fragrant

fra·grant

adj \ˈfrā-grənt\

Definition of FRAGRANT

: having a sweet or pleasant smell

— fra·grant·ly adverb

Examples of FRAGRANT

1. The soup was fragrant with herbs and spices.
2. <the balsam fir is a favorite as a Christmas tree because it is so fragrant>

Origin of FRAGRANT

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

First Known Use: 15th century

Related to FRAGRANT

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

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

Related Words: flowery, fruity, pungent, spicy; odiferous, odored, odoriferous, odorous; clean, fresh, pure

Near Antonyms: odorless, unscented; fusty, musty, stale; gamy (or gamey)

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Rhymes with FRAGRANT

vagrant