fragrant
word
Definition
Having a pleasant or sweet smell, often used to describe flowers, foods, or other objects that smell nice.
Usage & Nuances
More formal or descriptive than 'smelly' or 'nice-smelling'; used mainly for positive scents from flowers, foods, or perfumes. Common collocations include 'fragrant flowers', 'fragrant rice', 'fragrant aroma'. Rarely used for very strong or artificial smells.
Spanish: fragante - perfumadoPortuguese (BR): perfumado - fragrantePortuguese (PT): perfumado - fragranteChinese (Simplified): 芳香的 - 香气扑鼻的Chinese (Traditional): 芳香的 - 香味的Hindi: सुगंधितArabic: عَطِر - ذو رائحة طيبة
Example Sentences
The garden was full of fragrant roses.
basic
She used a fragrant soap to wash her hands.
basic
The kitchen smelled fragrant after baking the cake.
basic
I love how fragrant the jasmine tea is in the morning.
natural
The chef added some fragrant herbs to enhance the dish.
natural
The air became fragrant after the rain, filled with the scent of wet earth and flowers.
natural