redolent

adjective
UK: /ˈredələnt/
US: /ˈredələnt/

  1. Smelling strongly of something; having a strong scent.

    1. The air was redolent of pine after the rain, very fresh.
    2. Her memories of childhood were redolent with the smells of baking bread and freshly cut grass.

  2. Suggestive of something; reminding you of something else.

    1. The song is redolent of our summer vacation, very nice to hear.
    2. The speech was redolent of the politician's earlier promises and commitments to change.

Synonyms

aromatic suggestive evocative reminiscent fragrant

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "redolent" in English means: Smelling strongly of something; having a strong scent., Suggestive of something; reminding you of something else..

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

Synonyms for "redolent": aromatic, suggestive, evocative, reminiscent, fragrant.

Example usage of "redolent": "The air was redolent of pine after the rain, very fresh.". More examples on the page.