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aromatic

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of aromatic

having a pleasant smell

aromatic flowers can add greatly to the ambience of a room

Synonyms of aromatic

ambrosial, fragrant, perfumed, redolent, savory (also savoury), scented, sweet

Words Related to aromatic

flowery, fruity, pungent, spicy

odiferous, odored, odoriferous, odorous

clean, fresh, pure

Near Antonyms of aromatic

odorless, unscented

fusty, musty, stale

gamy (or gamey)

Antonyms of aromatic

fetid, foul, malodorous, noisome, putrid, rancid, rank, reeking, reeky, skunky, smelly, stenchful, stenchy, stinking, stinky, strong

Synonym Discussion of aromatic

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

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