Aromatic
/ˌæroʊˈmætɪk/
Definitions
2 meaningsHaving a strong, pleasant smell.
/ˌæroʊˈmætɪk/
Having a pleasant and spicy fragrance.
The aromatic spices filled the kitchen with a warm scent.
💡 Simply: Smells nice and spicy.
More Examples
She enjoyed the aromatic coffee.
How It's Used
"The aromatic herbs infused the soup with a delicious scent."
"The perfume contained a blend of aromatic oils."
A fragrant substance; in chemistry, a class of organic compounds.
/ˌæroʊˈmætɪk/
A substance with a pleasant smell, especially a spice or herb.
Many culinary aromatics are used in Middle Eastern cuisine.
💡 Simply: Something that smells good, or a chemical compound.
More Examples
The chemist studied the properties of aromatic hydrocarbons.
How It's Used
"Benzene is an example of an aromatic compound."
From Middle French aromatique, from Late Latin aromaticus, from Greek aromatikós, from aroma "spice, aromatic herb", from arōma, of uncertain origin; possibly related to Sanskrit rāma- "pleasant, delightful".
The word has been used to describe fragrant substances since the ancient Greeks.
Memory tip
Think 'aroma' - a pleasant smell.
Word Origin
"fragrant, spicy"