bouquet

bouquet

noun

Definition of BOUQUET

1

a bunch of flowers <I bought my wife a nice bouquet for her birthday>

Synonyms bob [Scottish], nosegay, posy

Related Words boutonniere, corsage; arrangement; garland, lei

2

a sweet or pleasant smell <this wine has a good bouquet>

Synonyms aroma, attar (also otto), balm, bouquet, fragrancy, incense, perfume, redolence, scent, spice

Related Words essence, odor

Antonyms fetor, malodor, reek, stench, stink

3

an admiring personal remark <an evening dress of daring design that attracted bouquets as well as brickbats>

Synonyms bouquet, kudo

Related Words accolade, citation, commendation, encomium, eulogy, homage, paean, panegyric, salutation, tribute, valentine

Near Antonyms affront, barb, dart, dig, epithet, insult, put-down, slight, slur