fragrant

adjective

fra·​grant ˈfrā-grənt 

: having a sweet or pleasant smell

fragrantly adverb

Synonyms

• ambrosial
• aromatic
• perfumed
• redolent
• savory
• savoury
• scented
• sweet

Choose the Right Synonym for fragrant

odorous, fragrant, redolent, aromatic mean emitting and diffusing scent.

odorous applies to whatever has a strong distinctive smell whether pleasant or unpleasant.

odorous cheeses should be tightly wrapped

fragrant applies to things (such as flowers or spices) with sweet or agreeable odors.

a fragrant rose

redolent applies usually to a place or thing impregnated with odors.

the kitchen was redolent of garlic and tomatoes

aromatic applies to things emitting pungent often fresh odors.

an aromatic blend of tobaccos

Examples of fragrant in a Sentence

The soup was fragrant with herbs and spices.

the balsam fir is a favorite as a Christmas tree because it is so fragrant

Recent Examples on the Web

The flowers of some violet species can be fragrant, and have been used as a perfume substitute at the turn of the 20th century. —Sheryl De Vore, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2025

The needle-like foliage is fragrant and the distinctive flavor is used to season vegetables and meat. —Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2025

The Istanbul hotel gifts guests with a fragrant bar of soap made with lavender grown in its onsite JW Marriott Garden and olive oil. —Spencer Whaley, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025

Hyacinths are perennial bulbs that can come in early spring back year after year in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-8, with a fragrant scent that's a treat after a long winter. —Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Latin fragrant-, fragrans, from present participle of fragrare to be fragrant

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for fragrant

• flagrant
• vagrant

Kids Definition

fragrant

adjective

fra·​grant ˈfrā-grənt 

: having a sweet or agreeable smell

fragrantly adverb