Redolent — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˈre-də-lənt/ red·o·lent

Meaning & Definition of Redolent

Redolent (adjective)

  1. exuding fragrance, aromatic
  2. full of a specified fragrance, scented
  3. evocative, suggestive

Redolent (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. having a pleasant smell

    "my grandmother's house always seemed to be redolent with the aroma of baking bread"

    similar: ambrosial, aromatic, fragrant, perfumed, savory, scented, sweet
    related: flowery, fruity, pungent, spicy, odiferous, odored, odoriferous, odorous, clean, fresh, pure
    opposite: fetid, foul, malodorous, noisome, putrid, rancid, rank, reeking, reeky, skunky, smelly, stenchful, stenchy, stinking, stinky, strong
    near: odorless, unscented, fusty, musty, stale, gamy

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Redolent

The most common words with a similar meaning to Redolent:

ambrosial, aromatic, fragrant, perfumed, savory, scented, sweet

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Redolent

Words with the opposite meaning of Redolent:

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

Related Words for Redolent

flowery, fruity, pungent, spicy, odiferous, odored, odoriferous, odorous, clean, fresh, pure

Near Antonyms of Redolent

odorless, unscented, fusty, musty, stale, gamy

Word Forms of Redolent

Derived words: redolently (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Redolent

Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin redolent-, redolens, present participle of redolēre to emit a scent, from re-, red- + olēre to smell odor

First known use: 15th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Redolent

What does "Redolent" mean?

"Redolent" means exuding fragrance, aromatic. As an adjective, it is defined as: exuding fragrance, aromatic.

What is another word for "Redolent"?

Other words for "Redolent" include ambrosial, aromatic, fragrant, perfumed, savory, scented and sweet. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Redolent" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Redolent"?

There are 18 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Redolent". Common alternatives include ambrosial, aromatic, fragrant, perfumed, savory, scented and sweet.

What is the opposite of "Redolent"?

Antonyms of "Redolent" include fetid, foul, malodorous, noisome, putrid, rancid, rank and reeking. Near antonyms include odorless, unscented, fusty and musty.

How do you use "Redolent" in a sentence?

Examples of "Redolent" in a sentence: "my grandmother's house always seemed to be redolent with the aroma of baking bread".

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

"Redolent" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Redolent"?

"Redolent" is pronounced /ˈre-də-lənt/ and divided into syllables as red·o·lent.

What is the origin of the word "Redolent"?

"Redolent" comes from Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin redolent-, redolens, present participle of redolēre to emit a scent, from re-, red- + olēre to smell odor. First known use: 15th century.