odorous applies to whatever has a strong distinctive smell whether pleasant or unpleasant.
odorous cheeses should be tightly wrapped
fragrant applies to things (such as flowers or spices) with sweet or agreeable odors.
a fragrant rose
redolent applies usually to a place or thing impregnated with odors.
the kitchen was redolent of garlic and tomatoes
aromatic applies to things emitting pungent often fresh odors.
an aromatic blend of tobaccos
Examples of fragrant in a Sentence
The soup was fragrant with herbs and spices.
the balsam fir is a favorite as a Christmas tree because it is so fragrant
Recent Examples on the WebIn the winter, the country resembles a living snow globe, while summertime reveals green mountains and fragrant wildflowers.—Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2024 Bake in preheated oven until nuts are fragrant, dry and begin to darken, 20 to 25 minutes.—Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 14 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for fragrant
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Word History
Etymology
Middle English, from Latin fragrant-, fragrans, from present participle of fragrare to be fragrant
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