REDOLENT Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

Q: How does the adjective 'redolent' contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of redolent are aromatic , fragrant , and odorous . While all these words mean "emitting and diffusing scent," redolent applies usually to a place or thing impregnated with odors. // the kitchen was redolent of garlic and tomatoes

Q: When is it sensible to use 'aromatic' instead of 'redolent'?

In some situations, the words aromatic and redolent are roughly equivalent. However, aromatic applies to things emitting pungent often fresh odors. // an aromatic blend of tobaccos

Q: When can 'fragrant' be used instead of 'redolent'?

The words fragrant and redolent can be used in similar contexts, but fragrant applies to things (such as flowers or spices) with sweet or agreeable odors. // a fragrant rose

Q: In what contexts can 'odorous' take the place of 'redolent'?

The words odorous and redolent are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, odorous applies to whatever has a strong distinctive smell whether pleasant or unpleasant. // odorous cheeses should be tightly wrapped

redolent

adjective

ˈre-də-lənt

Definition of redolent next

as in fragrant

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

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How does the adjective redolent contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of redolent are aromatic, fragrant, and odorous. While all these words mean "emitting and diffusing scent," redolent applies usually to a place or thing impregnated with odors.

the kitchen was redolent of garlic and tomatoes

When is it sensible to use aromatic instead of redolent?

In some situations, the words aromatic and redolent are roughly equivalent. However, aromatic applies to things emitting pungent often fresh odors.

an aromatic blend of tobaccos

When can fragrant be used instead of redolent?

The words fragrant and redolent can be used in similar contexts, but fragrant applies to things (such as flowers or spices) with sweet or agreeable odors.

a fragrant rose

In what contexts can odorous take the place of redolent?

The words odorous and redolent are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, odorous applies to whatever has a strong distinctive smell whether pleasant or unpleasant.

odorous cheeses should be tightly wrapped

Examples of redolent in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The atmosphere is genteel, redolent of bygone civilities. —

Maya Singer, Vogue, 1 July 2024 An employee found the package, redolent of gasoline, and opened it. —

Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 25 Apr. 2024 Of course, genocide is a charged and redolent term, recalling the systematic precision of the Holocaust and the society-wide butchery of the Rwandan genocide. —

Kristina Hook, Foreign Affairs, 28 July 2022 In adapting Sara Varon’s graphic novel of the same name, Spanish director Pablo Berger has made a movie that feels, in the best way, like the last day of summer: radiant, bittersweet, redolent of memories in the making. —

Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 2 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for redolent

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