Fragrant
/ˈfreɪɡrənt/
Definitions
Having a pleasant or sweet smell.
/ˈfreɪɡrənt/
Having a pleasant smell.
The fragrant perfume lingered in the air long after she left.
💡 Simply: Imagine you walk into a bakery and the smell of freshly baked bread is in the air. That's what fragrant means - it has a nice smell!
👶 For kids: Smelling good!
More Examples
The fragrant aroma of freshly brewed coffee woke him up.
The fragrant blossoms attracted many bees to the garden.
How It's Used
"The fragrant roses filled the garden with their sweet scent."
"Shakespeare often used fragrant flowers to create vivid imagery."
"The fragrant spices in the curry enhanced its flavor."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
From Latin *fragrans* (smelling sweet), present participle of *fragrare* (to smell).
The word 'fragrant' has been used since the 16th century to describe pleasant smells, often in the context of gardens, perfumes, and spices.
Memory tip
Think of a beautiful garden filled with the FRAGRANT smell of blooming flowers.
Word Origin
"To smell sweet"