Word meaning
redolent
adjective · RED-uh-lent
What does redolent mean?
Redolent means strongly reminiscent or suggestive of something; fragrant.
Redolent in a sentence
“The kitchen was redolent of cinnamon and cloves.”
Synonyms for redolent
- evocative
- fragrant
- suggestive
Where does redolent come from?
From Latin redolere, "to emit a scent."
How to remember redolent
- Say it out loud a few times: RED-uh-lent.
- Write one sentence of your own using redolent, about something that happened to you today.
- Quiz yourself tomorrow, in three days, and next week. Spaced reviews are what make new words stick.
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