Synonyms for

Fragrant

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

Definition

having a pleasant or sweet smell

Synonyms & similar words

malodorous aromatic perfumed scented sweet odoriferous redolent ambrosial delicious enticing exquisite floral fresh herbaceous inviting odorant pleasant-smelling savory spicy sweet-smelling wholesome

Synonyms by register

Formal

aromatic perfumed redolent scented

Informal

smelly nice-smelling sweet-smelling

Literary

odorous balmy nectareous

Antonyms

odorless stinking fetid malodorous reeking foul rancid

Common collocations

  • fragrant flowers
  • fragrant herbs
  • fragrant smoke
  • fragrant air
  • fragrant spices
  • fragrant perfume
  • fragrant aroma

Word family

noun fragrance
adjective fragrant
adverb fragrantly

Usage note

Fragrant typically refers to a pleasant smell, often associated with flowers or spices. It is generally used in a positive context.

Example sentences

  1. The fragrant aroma of freshly baked cookies filled the kitchen.
  2. The perfumed soap made her skin smell nice and fragrant.
  3. The flowers in the garden were so fragrant that they attracted many bees.
  4. The air was fragrant with the scent of blooming flowers.
  5. The fragrant herbs added a delicious flavor to the dish.

Quotes

  • "Perfume is the most intense form of memory." - Jean Paul Gaultier
  • "Flowers always make people better, happier, and more helpful; they are sunshine, food and medicine for the soul." - Luther Burbank
  • "The fragrance of white tea is the feeling of existing in the mists that float over waters; the scent of peony is the scent of the absence of negativity." - DooYoup Lee

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