redolent

American  

[red-l-uhnt] / ˈrɛd l ənt /

adjective

1. having a pleasant odor; fragrant.

   Synonyms:

   odoriferous, aromatic, odorous

2. odorous or smelling (usually followed byof ).

   redolent of garlic.

3. suggestive; reminiscent (usually followed byof ).

   verse redolent of Shakespeare.

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redolent British  

/ ˈrɛdəʊlənt /

adjective

1. having a pleasant smell; fragrant

2. (postpositive; foll by of or with) having the odour or smell (of); scented (with)

   a room redolent of country flowers

3. (postpositive; foll by of or with) reminiscent or suggestive (of)

   a picture redolent of the 18th century

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Other Word Forms

• redolence noun
• redolency noun
• redolently adverb

Etymology

Origin of redolent

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English, from Latin redolent-, stem of redolēns, present participle of redolēre “to emit odor,” equivalent to red- red- ( def. ) + ol(ēre) “to smell” (akin to odor ( def. ) )

Example Sentences

Seen in proximity to “The Seasons,” its optimism felt nostalgically redolent of a very different age.

From The Wall Street Journal

Others may find “Boots” redolent of the Kubrick movie, “Platoon” and/or “An Officer and a Gentleman,” though its message isn’t too complicated.

From The Wall Street Journal

The spicy tuna rolls, redolent of cooked fish blended with sriracha and mayonnaise, are a popular lunch offering among students.

From Los Angeles Times

There’s a quality of intelligent feeling redolent of Rosalind in “As You Like It” in Wicks’ affecting characterization and luscious singing.

From Los Angeles Times

The home, like its resident’s songs, is sometimes spare, but solid and carefully crafted, full of details redolent of the past, but built to last.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• evocative
• perfumed
• pungent
• reminiscent
• scented