Definition of fragrant
: having a sweet or pleasant smell
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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 of fragrant from the Web
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Add the garlic, coriander, and cayenne and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 40 seconds.
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When Binita Pradhan and her crew at Bini’s Kitchen work together to fold momo (Nepalese dumplings), toast spices and braise fragrant stews, the conversation flows in Nepali, Tibetan and Hindi, punctuated with a little English.
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Starting in small boutiques, speciality stores and meditation centers, the fragrant oils that can be applied topically or diffused into the air are now available from major retailers like Marshall's and Amazon.
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Blending causes the zest to release its fragrant oils, infusing the sugar with a bright flavor and tempering the bitterness in the zest.
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This is where to go for daetongbap (fragrant rice steamed in bamboo) and bibimbap, that mixed rice bowl of veggies, grains, and meat that's all over New York and London these days.
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Add the garlic and remaining rosemary and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 40 seconds.
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Toast cardamom seeds, peppercorns, coriander seeds, and cumin seeds in a dry small skillet over medium-high heat, swirling often, until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
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Add garlic and saffron and gently sauté until fragrant, 2-3 minutes.
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Origin and Etymology of fragrant
Middle English, from Latin fragrant-, fragrans, from present participle of fragrare to be fragrant
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First Known Use: 15th century
in the meaning defined above
See Words from the same yearSynonym Discussion of fragrant
odorous, fragrant, redolent, aromatic mean emitting and diffusing scent. odorous applies to whatever has a strong distinctive smell whether pleasant or unpleasant.
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- odorous cheeses should be tightly wrapped
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- a fragrant rose
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- the kitchen was redolent of garlic and tomatoes
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- an aromatic blend of tobaccos
FRAGRANT Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of fragrant for English Language Learners
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: having a pleasant and usually sweet smell
FRAGRANT Defined for Kids
Definition of fragrant for Students
: sweet or pleasant in smell
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fragrantly
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