Word of the Day 10.7.9

redolent

red·o·lent (rdl-nt)

adj.

1. Having or emitting fragrance; aromatic.

2. Suggestive; reminiscent: a campaign redolent of machine politics.


[Middle English, from Old French, from Latin redolns, redolent-, present participle of redolre, to smell : re-, red-, re- + olre, to smell.]


redo·lent·ly adv.

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Adj.

1.

redolent – serving to bring to mind; “cannot forbear to close on this redolent literary note”- Wilder Hobson; “a campaign redolent of machine politics”

mindful, aware – bearing in mind; attentive to; “ever mindful of her health”; “mindful of his responsibilities”; “mindful of these criticisms, I shall attempt to justify my action”

2.

redolent – (used with `of’ or `with’) noticeably odorous; “the hall was redolent of floor wax”; “air redolent with the fumes of beer and whiskey”

odorous – having odor or a characteristic odor; “odorous jasmine flowers”; “odorous garbage”; “fresh odorous bread”

3.

redolent – having a strong pleasant odor; “the pine woods were more redolent”- Jean Stafford

fragrant – pleasant-smelling

Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2008 Princeton University, Farlex Inc.

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