fragrant Definition
fra·grant (frā′grənt)
adjective
having a pleasant odor; sweet-smelling
Etymology: ME < L fragrans (gen. fragrantis), prp. of fragrare, to emit a (sweet) smell < IE base *bhrag-, to smell > OHG braccho, bloodhound
fragrant Related Forms
fra′·grantly adverb
fragrant Synonyms
fragrant Usage Examples
Preposition: with
perfume: The air is fragrant with petal perfume, as the gentle breezes carry the pollens aloft, where else could I be but Eden.
Preposition: at
night: Many white flowers are fragrant at night as well.
Modifies a noun
- freesia: Colorful lilies, fragrant freesias, dainty carnations, fine alstroemeria, red roses and mixed bouquets.
- aroma: Fragrant aromas make way for a crisp mouthful of tingling fruit flavors.
- flower: Produces the famous yellow fragrant flowers in early spring.
- orchid: Here, two girls in exquisite costume will line your path with the petals of fragrant orchids.
- bloom: Clusters of medium sized white very fragrant blooms, each having a hint of cream at the heart of the flower.
- incense: His fragrant incense, the merit of His blood, on the four horns.
Modifying Another Word
- deliciously: A good vanilla pod is plump, moist and deliciously fragrant.
- delicately: The delicately fragrant formula is speedily absorbed and leaves hands feeling clean and fresh.
- wonderfully: One of the most wonderfully fragrant plants in the garden.
- slightly: Unusual lilac shaped curved florets in flattish heads which are also slightly fragrant.
- highly: The highly fragrant flowers, arranged in large terminal racemes, are borne in spring.
- very: Very fragrant white flowers, tinged purple on the outside, emerge from reddish buds.
Used with adjective complement
- produce: It produces sweetly fragrant, urn-shaped double, blush pink flowers in dainty sprays, amid bright green foliage.
- become: The flowers become fragrant in May to attract pollinators.
- bear: In early or mid-winter it bears fragrant, yellow, dark red or orange flowers, with crimped petals, on the bare branches.
- mean: In India, the aromatic basmati rice is very popular; the word basmati means fragrant.
- have: The plants grow to a height of 16 inches and have very fragrant, flavorful leaves.
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