First Known Use: 15th century
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fragrant
adjective fra·grant \ˈfrā-grənt\
: having a pleasant and usually sweet smell
Full Definition of FRAGRANT
: having a sweet or pleasant smell
— fra·grant·ly adverb
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Origin of FRAGRANT
Middle English, from Latin fragrant-, fragrans, from present participle of fragrare to be fragrant
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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 (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>.
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fragrant
adjective fra·grant \ˈfrā-grənt\
Definition of FRAGRANT for Kids
: sweet or pleasant in smell
— fra·grant·ly adverb
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