Definition of redolence
1 : an often pungent or agreeable odor
2 : the quality or state of being redolent
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Examples of redolence in a Sentence
breathed in the redolence of the apple orchard
the redolence of fir trees always reminds me of Christmas
First Known Use of redolence
15th century
Synonym Discussion of redolence
fragrance, perfume, scent, redolence mean a sweet or pleasant odor. fragrance suggests the odors of flowers or other growing things. the fragrance of pine perfume may suggest a stronger or heavier odor. the perfume of lilacs scent is very close to perfume but of wider application because more neutral in connotation. scent-free soaps redolence implies a mixture of fragrant or pungent odors. the redolence of a forest after a rain
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