Definition

In a way that has a strong, pleasant smell or is suggestive of something.

Example

The garden was redolently filled with the scent of blooming flowers.

Conversation

Did you notice how the garden smells so nice today?

Yeah, it’s redolently filled with flowers!

I love when it’s like this; it makes me feel so relaxed.

Absolutely, it’s the perfect atmosphere for a picnic.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Redolently → It is formed from "redolent" (from Latin "redolens", the present participle of "redolere", meaning to emit a fragrance) and the suffix "-ly" (meaning in a manner of). The word "redolently" means in a manner that emits a fragrance or has a strong smell.

Memory Tip

Think of something that 'emits a fragrance' ('redolent') and remember that 'redolently' describes how something has a strong smell.

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