redolent

adjective red·o·lent \-lənt\

: having a strong smell : full of a fragrance or odor

: causing thoughts or memories of something

Full Definition of REDOLENT

: exuding fragrance : aromatic

a : full of a specified fragrance : scented <air redolent of seaweed>

b : evocative, suggestive <a city redolent of antiquity>

— red·o·lent·ly adverb

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Origin of REDOLENT

Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin redolent-, redolens, present participle of redolēre to emit a scent, from re-, red- + olēre to smell — more at odor

First Known Use: 15th century

Related to REDOLENT

Synonyms: ambrosial, aromatic, perfumed, fragrant, savory (also savoury), scented, sweet

Antonyms: fetid, foul, malodorous, noisome, putrid, rancid, rank, reeking, reeky, skunky, smelly, stenchful, stenchy, stinking, stinky, strong

Synonym Discussion of REDOLENT

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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