fragrant

adjective

fra·​grant ˈfrā-grənt 

: having a sweet or pleasant smell

fragrantly adverb

Synonyms of fragrant

• aromatic
• scented

Choose the Right Synonym for fragrant

odorous, fragrant, redolent, aromatic mean emitting and diffusing scent.

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 Web

This fragrant flower blooms through August while adding color and a spa-like scent to your yard. —Heather Bien, Southern Living, 13 June 2026

Summer is particularly lovely, with fragrant lavender, bright greenery, blooming gardens, and pleasant temperatures. —Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2026

Strawberries, in season from May through June, are fragrant, red, juicy, and sweet—they're delicious on their own, sliced into fruit salads, or as the cornerstone of dessert favorites. —Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 12 June 2026

For a particularly fragrant geranium variety, Raven recommends Attar of Roses. —Kate Nateras, Architectural Digest, 10 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Latin fragrant-, fragrans, from present participle of fragrare to be fragrant

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for fragrant

• flagrant
• vagrant

Kids Definition

fragrant

adjective

fra·​grant ˈfrā-grənt 

: having a sweet or agreeable smell

fragrantly adverb