redolent
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adjective \-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
See Examples of REDOLENT
- <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
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