adjective
fragrant
FRAY-gruhnt
adjective
1
Having a pleasant, often strong, smell.
"The garden was fragrant with roses in early summer."
"She lit a fragrant candle to relax after work."
How to Use Fragrant
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSmelling nice.
Common pairings
fragrant flowers
fragrant oil
fragrant herbs
Word Forms
more fragrant comparative, most fragrant superlative
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Etymology
From Latin frāgrāns, present participle of frāgrāre ("to smell sweetly").