bouquet

1 a bunch of flowers I bought my wife a nice bouquet for her birthday Synonyms bob [Scottish], nosegay, posy Related Words boutonniere, corsage; arrangement; garland, lei

2 a sweet or pleasant smell this wine has a good bouquet Synonyms aroma, attar (also otto), balm, fragrance, fragrancy, incense, perfume, redolence, scent, spiceRelated Words essence, odorAntonyms fetor, malodor, reek, stench, stink

3 an admiring personal remark an evening dress of daring design that attracted bouquets as well as brickbats Synonyms compliment, kudoRelated Words accolade, citation, commendation, encomium, eulogy, homage, paean, panegyric, salutation, tribute, valentineNear Antonyms affront, barb, dart, dig, epithet, insult, put-down, slight, slur