fragrant

adjective

fra·grant ˈfrā-grənt

Synonyms of fragrant next

: having a sweet or pleasant smell

fragrantly adverb

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

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After years of research, a highly fragrant pink and apricot hybrid tea rose named after the lifestyle doyenne has hit the market. —

Jessica Jordan, CNN, 23 Jan. 2025 Stir in garlic, sage and remaining 2 tablespoons flour and cook until vegetables are well coated with flour and garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute. —

Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2025 Kay Chun’s new recipe for fragrant coconut chicken and sweet potato is an excellent example of how coconut milk brings the comfort. —

Mia Leimkuhler, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025 The buttercream is made with lemon extract for concentrated lemon flavor that is the essence of the fragrant oil in peels rather than tart juice from the fruit. —

Betty Hallock, Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for fragrant