What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
redolent
Example
The air was redolent with the scent of freshly baked bread. [redolent: adjective]
Example
The painting was redolent of the artist's childhood memories. [redolent: preposition]
reminiscent
Example
The old house was reminiscent of my grandmother's home. [reminiscent: adjective]
Example
The music was reminiscent of the 80s era. [reminiscent: preposition]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Reminiscent is more commonly used than redolent in everyday language. Reminiscent is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while redolent is less common and more formal, often used in literary or poetic contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between redolent and reminiscent?
Redolent is more formal than reminiscent, which is more commonly used in everyday language and can be employed in both formal and informal contexts.
