Bouquet — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /bō-ˈkā/ bou·quet

Meaning & Definition of Bouquet

Bouquet (noun)

  1. flowers picked and fastened together in a bunch, nosegay
  2. medley
  3. compliment

Bouquet (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a bunch of flowers

    "I bought my wife a nice bouquet for her birthday"

    similar: bob (Scottish), nosegay, posy
    related: boutonniere, corsage, arrangement, garland, lei

  2. a sweet or pleasant smell

    "this wine has a good bouquet"

    similar: aroma, attar, balm, fragrance, fragrancy, incense, perfume, redolence, scent, spice
    related: essence, odor
    opposite: fetor, malodor, reek, stench, stink

  3. an admiring personal remark

    "an evening dress of daring design that attracted bouquets as well as brickbats"

    similar: compliment, kudo
    related: accolade, citation, commendation, encomium, eulogy, homage, paean, panegyric, salutation, tribute, valentine
    near: affront, barb, dart, dig, epithet, insult, put-down, slight, slur

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Bouquet

The most common words with a similar meaning to Bouquet:

Scottish: bob
nosegay, posy, aroma, attar, balm, fragrance, fragrancy, incense, perfume, redolence, scent, spice, compliment, kudo

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Bouquet

Words with the opposite meaning of Bouquet:

fetor, malodor, reek, stench, stink

Related Words for Bouquet

boutonniere, corsage, arrangement, garland, lei, essence, odor, accolade, citation, commendation, encomium, eulogy, homage, paean, panegyric, salutation, tribute, valentine

Near Antonyms of Bouquet

affront, barb, dart, dig, epithet, insult, put-down, slight, slur

Origin & Etymology of Bouquet

borrowed from French, going back to Middle French boucquet "grove, thicket, bunch of flowers," going back to Old French (Norman & Picard) bosquet "thicket," from Old French bos, bois, bosc "grove, forest, wood (the material)" + -et -et:1 boiserie

First known use: 1701

Words & Phrases Containing Bouquet

bouquet garni, spiritual bouquet

Frequently Asked Questions about Bouquet

What does "Bouquet" mean?

"Bouquet" means flowers picked and fastened together in a bunch, nosegay. As a noun, it is defined as: flowers picked and fastened together in a bunch, nosegay. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Bouquet"?

Other words for "Bouquet" include bob, nosegay, posy, aroma, attar, balm, fragrance and fragrancy. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Bouquet" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Bouquet"?

There are 33 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Bouquet". Common alternatives include bob, nosegay, posy, aroma, attar, balm, fragrance, fragrancy, incense and perfume.

What is the opposite of "Bouquet"?

Antonyms of "Bouquet" include fetor, malodor, reek, stench and stink. Near antonyms include affront, barb, dart and dig.

How do you use "Bouquet" in a sentence?

Examples of "Bouquet" in a sentence: "I bought my wife a nice bouquet for her birthday"; "this wine has a good bouquet"; "an evening dress of daring design that attracted bouquets as well as brickbats".

Is "Bouquet" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Bouquet" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Bouquet"?

"Bouquet" is pronounced /bō-ˈkā/ and divided into syllables as bou·quet.

What is the origin of the word "Bouquet"?

"Bouquet" comes from borrowed from French, going back to Middle French boucquet "grove, thicket, bunch of flowers," going back to Old French (Norman & Picard) bosquet "thicket," from Old French bos, bois, bosc "grove, forest, wood (the material)" + -et -et:1 boiserie. First known use: 1701.