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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Producers take big swings with unexpected botanicals like earthy eucalyptus, zesty green turmeric, and floral, fragrant mangosteen, a fruit native to Southeast Asia.—Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 20 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, 19 Mar. 2025 The fragrant flowers appear as a single bloom or a cluster on a long, tall stem.—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 19 Mar. 2025 The property has ten expansive suites and six deluxe rooms and features a courtyard full of verdant plants and fragrant flowers with a swimming pool.—Shivani Vora, Forbes, 18 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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