adj ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Sweet-smelling; having a pleasant (usually strong) scent or fragrance.

   "fragrant flower"

Adjective

1. 1
   pleasant-smelling wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

muskyperfumedredolentambrosialambrosialaromatic

Antonyms

All antonyms

fetidmalodorousnoisomepungent

Example

More examples

"These flowers are not only beautiful but also fragrant."

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin frāgrāns, present active participle of frāgrō (“I smell”).

Related phrases

fragrant azaleafragrant meatfragrant orchidfragrant rosewoodfragrant water lily

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