aromatic
Aromatic (adj) means having a strong, usually pleasant smell; fragrant or spicy. Example: “The soup was full of aromatic herbs like basil and thyme.”
How to use aromatic
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomething with a strong, pleasant smell — often used for herbs, spices, or scented products.
Word forms
more aromatic comparative, aromatics plural, most aromatic superlative
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Etymology
From Late Latin aromaticus, from Ancient Greek árōma ("fragrant seasoning").
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What does “aromatic” mean?
The word “aromatic” means having a strong, usually pleasant smell; fragrant or spicy. In plain terms, something with a strong, pleasant smell — often used for herbs, spices, or scented products.
How do you pronounce “aromatic”?
“Aromatic” is pronounced ar-uh-MAT-ihk (/ˌɛɹ.əˈmæt.ɪk/ in IPA).
How do you use “aromatic” in a sentence?
Here is “aromatic” used in a sentence: “The soup was full of aromatic herbs like basil and thyme.”
What is the opposite of “aromatic”?
The opposite of “aromatic” — its antonyms — is aliphatic.
What part of speech is “aromatic”?
Depending on how it is used, “aromatic” can be an adjective and a noun.
Where does the word “aromatic” come from?
The word “aromatic” comes from Ancient Greek. From Late Latin aromaticus, from Ancient Greek árōma ("fragrant seasoning").
Is “aromatic” a common word?
“Aromatic” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “aromatic” have?
“Aromatic” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: having a strong, usually pleasant smell; fragrant or spicy.
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