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 fragrant in a Sentence
The soup was fragrant with herbs and spices.
the balsam fir is a favorite as a Christmas tree because it is so fragrant
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Our 5-mile trek past fragrant pine trees and expansive sea views led to one of the trip’s highlights: the isolated cove of San Fruttuoso.—Lori Rackl, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2025 Our favorite is House No. 3 (Nishizawa’s), which riffs on a traditional temple construction and is covered in fragrant hinoki wood.—Brandon Presser, Vogue, 6 Mar. 2025 Here are a few standout examples: CBD Bath Bombs Imagine sinking into a warm, fragrant bath infused with a CBD bath bomb.—Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2025 Leave with the knowledge and confidence to cultivate, enjoy, and sustain your own fresh, fragrant herbs right at home.—Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for fragrant
Word History
Etymology
Middle English, from Latin fragrant-, fragrans, from present participle of fragrare to be fragrant
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