redolent

[ˈrɛdələnt]

redolent Definition

• 1. having a strong smell or fragrance
• 2. suggestive or reminiscent of something

Using redolent: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "redolent" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The air was redolent with the scent of roses.

• Example

  The old house was redolent of memories from her childhood.

• Example

  The book is redolent of the author's love for nature.

redolent Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for redolent

• fragrant
• aromatic
• perfumed
• evocative
• reminiscent
• suggestive

Antonyms for redolent

• odorless
• unscented
• unfragrant
• forgetful
• unremindful

Phrases with redolent

• redolent of

  having a strong smell or suggestive of a particular thing

  Example

  The dish was redolent of garlic and herbs.

• redolent with

  filled or imbued with a particular quality or feeling

  Example

  The room was redolent with nostalgia and longing.

• be redolent of

  to remind one of something or someone

  Example

  The music was redolent of her childhood summers.

Origins of redolent

from Latin 'redolentem', meaning 'exuding fragrance'

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Summary: redolent in Brief

The term 'redolent' [ˈrɛdələnt] describes something that has a strong smell or fragrance, or is suggestive or reminiscent of something. It can be used to describe scents, memories, or qualities, as in 'The air was redolent with the scent of roses.' 'Redolent' is often used in phrases like 'redolent of' or 'redolent with,' and can also be used in the idiom 'be redolent of,' which means to remind one of something or someone.