fragrant
6 synonyms and 5 antonyms for fragrant, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adjective — Having a pleasant, often strong, smell.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use fragrant
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Latin frāgrāns, present participle of frāgrāre ("to smell sweetly").
Full origin of fragrant →Frequently asked questions
What does “fragrant” mean?
The word “fragrant” means having a pleasant, often strong, smell. In plain terms, smelling nice.
How do you pronounce “fragrant”?
“Fragrant” is pronounced FRAY-gruhnt (/ˈfɹeɪ.ɡɹənt/ in IPA).
How do you use “fragrant” in a sentence?
Here is “fragrant” used in a sentence: “The garden was fragrant with roses in early summer.”
What is another word for “fragrant”?
Words with a similar meaning to “fragrant” include aromatic, ambrosial, aromatique, balmy, sweet-smelling and redolent.
What is the opposite of “fragrant”?
The opposite of “fragrant” — its antonyms — are fetid, noisome, pungent, smelly and malodorous.
What part of speech is “fragrant”?
“Fragrant” is an adjective.
Where does the word “fragrant” come from?
The word “fragrant” comes from Latin. From Latin frāgrāns, present participle of frāgrāre ("to smell sweetly").
Is “fragrant” a common word?
“Fragrant” is an uncommon word in modern English.