fragrant

adjective

fra·​grant ˈfrā-grənt 

: having a sweet or pleasant smell

fragrantly adverb

Synonyms

• ambrosial
• aromatic
• perfumed
• redolent
• savory
• savoury
• scented
• sweet

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

Mission accomplished beautifully with the crisp and fluffy puffs flecked with fragrant scallions. —Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 7 Oct. 2024

The mansion, which glowed in candlelight and filled with fragrant blooms, boasts a dramatic history. —Ian Malone, Vogue, 29 Sep. 2024

Its semi-trailing flowers bloom in the spring and are sweetly fragrant. —Claire Hoppe, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Sep. 2024

Cook for 1 minute, until the garlic and herbs are fragrant. —Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 13 Sep. 2024

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

Kids Definition

fragrant

adjective

fra·​grant ˈfrā-grənt 

: having a sweet or agreeable smell

fragrantly adverb