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redolent

[ˈrɛdələnt]

redolent Definition

  • 1having a strong smell or fragrance
  • 2suggestive 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

Antonyms for redolent

Phrases with redolent

  • having a strong smell or suggestive of a particular thing

    Example

    The dish was redolent of garlic and herbs.

  • filled or imbued with a particular quality or feeling

    Example

    The room was redolent with nostalgia and longing.

  • 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.