fragrant
Fragrant (adjective) means having a pleasant, often strong, smell. Example: “The garden was fragrant with roses in early summer.”
How to use fragrant
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSmelling nice.
Word forms
more fragrant comparative, most fragrant superlative
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The garden was _____ with roses in early summer.
Etymology
From Latin frāgrāns, present participle of frāgrāre ("to smell sweetly").
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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.