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fragrant

adjective
fra·​grant | \ ˈfrā-grənt How to pronounce fragrant (audio) \

Definition of fragrant

: having a sweet or pleasant smell
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Other Words from fragrant

fragrantly adverb

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odorous, fragrant, redolent, aromatic mean emitting and diffusing scent. odorous applies to whatever has a strong distinctive smell whether pleasant or unpleasant. odorous cheeses should be tightly wrapped fragrant applies to things (such as flowers or spices) with sweet or agreeable odors. a fragrant rose redolent applies usually to a place or thing impregnated with odors. the kitchen was redolent of garlic and tomatoes aromatic applies to things emitting pungent often fresh odors. an aromatic blend of tobaccos

Examples of fragrant in a Sentence

The soup was fragrant with herbs and spices. the balsam fir is a favorite as a Christmas tree because it is so fragrant

Recent Examples on the Web

 Make a well in the center of the pot, add the bay leaves, marjoram, allspice, drained mushrooms and meat mixture and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. — Maura Judkis, Washington Post, "A hearty, smoky stew with kielbasa, bacon and sauerkraut to warm you up in cooler months," 29 Aug. 2019 Add the garlic and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. — Jessica Yadegaran, The Mercury News, "La Cocina recipe: Alicia’s Tamales Los Mayas Bean Tamale," 24 Aug. 2019 Add the garlic and sizzle, stirring, until fragrant, about 45 seconds. — Los Angeles Times, "Garlicky Shrimp and Egg Stir-Fry," 21 Aug. 2019 Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 20 to 30 seconds. — Ben Mims, latimes.com, "Szechuan Chile Hanger Steak," 26 June 2019 Place 1/4 cup oil in small pot, then press in 1 clove garlic and cook on medium-low until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. — The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, Good Housekeeping, "Asparagus, Burrata, and Prosciutto Tartines," 30 Apr. 2019 Add the garlic and continue cooking until fragrant, about 1 minute, and remove the pan from the heat. — ExpressNews.com, "Recipe: Creamy Poblano Dip," 24 July 2019 Add butter and honey; cook, stirring often, until mixture darkens, thick- ens, and becomes fragrant, about 4 minutes. — Julia Levy, Health.com, "3 Healthy Recipes for Your Summer Tomatoes," 16 July 2019 The tender vegetables were shellacked in fragrant, feisty pepper paste. — Fortune, "Review: Patience Is a Virtue Well-Rewarded at this New Orleans Hotel Bar," 14 July 2019

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First Known Use of fragrant

15th century, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for fragrant

Middle English, from Latin fragrant-, fragrans, from present participle of fragrare to be fragrant

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fragrant

adjective
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English Language Learners Definition of fragrant

: having a pleasant and usually sweet smell

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fragrant

adjective
fra·​grant | \ ˈfrā-grənt How to pronounce fragrant (audio) \

Kids Definition of fragrant

: sweet or pleasant in smell

Other Words from fragrant

fragrantly adverb

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