Synonyms for

Aromatic

Verb / ˌerʌˈmætɪk / Another word for aromatic — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

having a pleasant and distinctive smell or taste

Synonyms & similar words

redolent fragrant perfumed spicy sweet-smelling odorous scented smelling ambrosial aroma-filled bouquet-filled fragranced odoriferous perfumy redolent savory smellable sweet-scented whiffy yum-yum zestful

Synonyms by register

Formal

fragrant perfumed redolent odorous

Informal

smelly pungent stinky

Literary

redolent fragrant perfumed

Antonyms

odorless unscented mild bland insipid flavorless

Common collocations

  • aromatic herbs
  • aromatic spices
  • aromatic compounds
  • aromatic smoke
  • aromatic oil
  • aromatic plants
  • aromatic tea

Word family

noun aroma
adjective aromatic
adverb aromatically

Usage note

Aromatic typically refers to a pleasant or distinctive smell, often associated with food or spices. While it can sometimes be used for any smell, it usually implies a positive or at least noticeable scent.

Example sentences

  1. The aromatic flowers filled the garden with a sweet scent.
  2. The aromatic spices added flavor to the dish.
  3. The aromatic candles made the room smell nice.
  4. The aromatic coffee woke me up in the morning.
  5. The aromatic herbs were used in the medicine for its fragrance.

Quotes

  • Aromatic plants bestow no spicy fragrance while they grow; but crush'd, or trodden, or when old, they breathe out grateful smells.
  • The house was very quiet, and the fog—we are in November now—pressed against the windows like an excluded ghost. That room was the most dismal of the three, for there was no fire in it, and no light.
  • The aromatic quality of tobacco is a kind of herbaceousness, a plant-like character that we recognize even in the midst of the smoke.

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