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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Another is lobster pani puri with fragrant Macanese curry.—Nicola Chilton, AFAR Media, 28 Mar. 2025 When those fragrant, drooping, purple clusters of blooms appear in April, the bees and I can't get enough.—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 27 Mar. 2025 Here are the products Homecourt says will make your laundry routine feel a little more luxe—and a lot more fragrant.—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Mar. 2025 Using your fingers, rub orange peel strips, star anise, and cinnamon into sugar until fragrant and sugar feels moist.—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 23 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for fragrant
Word History
Etymology
Middle English, from Latin fragrant-, fragrans, from present participle of fragrare to be fragrant
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