aromatic

adjective
UK: /ˌærəˈmætɪk/
US: /ˌærəˈmætɪk/

  1. Having a pleasant and distinctive smell.

    1. The kitchen was aromatic with baking spices. [ ] [ ]
    2. Aromatic herbs are often used to enhance the flavor of food such as basil. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

fragrant scented
aromatic adjective

  1. Relating to or containing an arene compound (organic chemistry).

    1. Benzene is an aromatic compound. [ ] [ ]
    2. Aromatic hydrocarbons are important building blocks in the chemical industry. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "aromatic" is /ˌærəˈmætɪk/ in British English and /ˌærəˈmætɪk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "aromatic": fragrant, scented.

Example usage of "aromatic": "The kitchen was aromatic with baking spices.". More examples on the page.