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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Mary Anne Floris and James R.D. Bodenham lived at Ivy Lodge for over 50 years, from the late 1800s, and the property was renowned for its idyllic, sprawling gardens, filled with lavender and lined with fragrant herb gardens.—Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025 The nose reveals vibrant tropical fruits, lemon curd, fragrant almond blossom, and pink grapefruit pith.—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 12 June 2025 Pollinators are attracted to its fragrant white flowers.—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 10 June 2025 Here is what the judges had to say: A fragrant embrace of baked sesame pastry and sweet cream cheese greets the senses, leading to a sumptuous palate of toffee, baked apple, and anise, all wrapped in a silky texture.—Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes.com, 4 June 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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