Definition of REDOLENT

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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 redolent in a Sentence

my grandmother's house always seemed to be redolent with the aroma of baking bread

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In a place like Oxford, redolent with history, how can so much history be smothered and lost? — New York Times, "Readers Respond to the 4.29.18 Issue," 11 May 2018 Indeed, the artist’s body isn’t the only one implicated: The allure of shimmery cosmetics, the redolent scents of the kitchen and garden, the promise of silky cleanliness will evoke yearning in most viewers. — Lori Waxman, chicagotribune.com, "Human desire and exploitation: Don't miss a powerhouse show at the MCA by Otobong Nkanga," 5 July 2018 Located almost exactly in the middle of the peninsula that makes up most of Saudi Arabia, Qassim is redolent with the palms that produce dates consumed all over the country and the world. — Rafia Zakaria, The New Republic, "Driving Toward Change," 23 June 2018 The mortality-redolent words also form an essential tenet of Hindu philosophy: everything — lives, eras, identities, art — will change. — Holland Cotter, New York Times, "Adrian Piper: The Thinking Canvas," 19 Apr. 2018 In this vibrant refuge, so redolent of the Japanese director Hayao Miyazaki’s animated films, things hailing from the ‘‘ether,’’ or real world, can acquire consciousness. — Christopher Byrd, BostonGlobe.com, "‘Forgotton Anne’ is an incredibly beautiful adventure," 16 May 2018 Along with the events of her daily life, Heti records dreams that are redolent with cryptic symbolism, and reports the results of an impromptu tarot reading, reproducing the lurid images of the cards themselves. — Rachel Aviv, The New Yorker, "Sheila Heti Wrestles with a Big Decision in “Motherhood”," 30 Apr. 2018 The shifts and overlays become redolent metaphors of home and displacement. — Jason Farago, New York Times, "10 Galleries to Visit Now Around SoHo and TriBeCa," 26 Apr. 2018 Grilled pork, a mainstay of banh mi and bun, might be the most familiar of the meats that go with the com tam, and it’s excellent – a bit sweet and savory, redolent of black pepper and grilled to smoky, tender perfection. — Kate Washington, sacbee, "Dining review: Get your ‘broken rice’ fix at South Sacramento Com Tam Dat Thanh | The Sacramento Bee," 9 Feb. 2018

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