Redolent
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɹɛd.ə.lənt/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Redolent is an adjective meaning Fragrant or aromatic; having a sweet scent.
Meaning
Fragrant or aromatic; having a sweet scent.
More Meanings
- Having the smell of the article in question.
- (figurative) Suggestive or reminiscent.
Example Sentences
His breath is already redolent of whiskey.
But forth from sweat-shops, tenement and prison Wailed minor protests, redolent with pain.
He said that the geometry of the dream-place he saw was abnormal, non-Euclidean, and loathsomely redolent of spheres and dimensions apart from ours.
Stephen, that is when the accosting figure came to close quarters, though he was not in an over sober state himself recognised Corley's breath redolent of rotten cornjuice.
Synonyms for redolent
Depending on context, synonyms include aromatic, fragrant, reeking, smelling, evocative, aware.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include fragrant, aromatic, smelling, odorous, aware, mindful.
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