redolent

red·o·lent

adj \-lənt\

Definition of REDOLENT

1

: exuding fragrance : aromatic

2

a : full of a specified fragrance : scented <air redolent of seaweed> b : evocative, suggestive <a city redolent of antiquity>

— red·o·lent·ly adverb

Examples of REDOLENT

1. <my grandmother's house always seemed to be redolent with the aroma of baking bread>

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

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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