fragrant

fra·grant

adjective \ˈfrā-grənt\

: having a pleasant and usually sweet smell

Full 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)

See Synonym Discussion at odorous

Rhymes with FRAGRANT

vagrant