Definition

Having a strong smell or fragrance, often pleasant; also means suggestive or reminiscent of something.

Example

The garden was redolent with the scent of blooming flowers.

Conversation

I walked past that bakery today, and the smell was so redolent of fresh bread.

Oh, I love that! It always makes me hungry.

Exactly! The aroma just draws you in, doesn't it?

Definitely! I can't resist stopping in when it smells that good.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Redolent → It is formed from "redolere" (meaning to emit a scent) and the suffix "-ent" (indicating an adjective). The word "redolent" means having a strong smell or fragrance, often evoking memories or associations.

Memory Tip

Think of something that 'emits a scent' — 'redolere' means to give off a smell, and the '-ent' shows it's describing something. This helps you remember that 'redolent' refers to something that has a strong fragrance.

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