aroma
aroma
Definition
aro·ma (ə rō′mə)
noun
- a pleasant, often spicy odor; fragrance, as of a plant, a wine, cooking, etc.
- any smell or odor
- a characteristic quality or atmosphere a city with the aroma of Paris
Etymology: L < Gr arōma, sweet spice
aroma
Synonyms
aroma
Usage Examples
Preposition: of
- blackberry: The 2001 has wonderful aromas of sweet blackberries intermingled with substantial tannins.
- peach: I found delicate aromas of tropical peach, leading to a silky palate of melon infused with sweet oak.
- raspberry: This superb liqueur has the aroma of fresh raspberries with a deep berry red color which will enhance all kinds of cocktails.
- lavender: The warmth of the water will enhance the aroma of the lavender.
- pear: Tasting Notes: Fresh and delicate aromas of pears, melon and baked apples with light biscuity yeast characters.
Converse of object
- waft: As you move through our bonded warehouse the wafting aroma of maturing whiskey will lead you to the next area.
- intoxicate: The dust and the damp mixed together in an intoxicating aroma of effort.
- inhale: Inhale the aroma of the finest coffees from round the world.
- entice: The enticing aromas of the evening meal I had missed still wafted through the air.
- savor: Add the wine to the ingredients in the frying pan and savor the delicious aroma!
- impart: The live yeast also imparts a slight bready aroma.
Adjective modifier
- pungent: The tires crunching through wild basil release a pungent aroma.
- fruity: Their 1992 Riesling is an elegant wine with a delicate fruity aroma.
- heady: When you visit you'll be seduced by the heady aromas.
- spicy: The spicy aroma from its leaves can restore health.
- fragrant: Fragrant aromas make way for a crisp mouthful of tingling fruit flavors.
- hoppy: An extremely pleasant bitter, straw colored beer with a terrific fresh, hoppy aroma.
Noun used with modifier
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