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redolent

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of redolent

having a pleasant smell

  • my grandmotherʼs house always seemed to be redolent with the aroma of baking bread
Synonyms of redolent

ambrosial, aromatic, fragrant, perfumed, savory (also savoury), scented, sweet
Words Related to redolent

flowery, fruity, pungent, spicy

odiferous, odored, odoriferous, odorous

clean, fresh, pure
Near Antonyms of redolent

odorless, unscented

fusty, musty, stale

gamy (or gamey)
Antonyms of redolent

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

Synonym Discussion of redolent

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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