redolent

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/ˈrɛdələnt/

adjective
Having a pleasant smell

redolent in a sentence

  • “The kitchen was redolent of garlic and herbs.”
  • “My grandmother's house always seemed to be redolent with the aroma of baking bread.”
  • “The living room was redolent of citrus and blooming roses.”

What does “redolent” mean?

redolent (adjective) means having a pleasant smell. It is pronounced /ˈrɛdələnt/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

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What does "redolent" mean?
redolent (adjective) means: Having a pleasant smell
How do you pronounce "redolent"?
"redolent" is pronounced /ˈrɛdələnt/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "redolent" in a sentence?
Here is "redolent" used in a sentence: The kitchen was redolent of garlic and herbs.

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