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- [red-l-uh nt]
- /ˈrɛd l ənt/
- /ˈred.əl.ənt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [red-l-uh nt]
- /ˈrɛd l ənt/
Definitions of redolent word
- adjective redolent having a pleasant odor; fragrant. 1
- adjective redolent odorous or smelling (usually followed by of): redolent of garlic. 1
- adjective redolent suggestive; reminiscent (usually followed by of): verse redolent of Shakespeare. 1
- adjective redolent If something is redolent of something else, it has features that make you think of that other thing. 0
- graded adjective redolent If something is redolent of something else, it smells strongly of that other thing. 0
- adjective redolent having a pleasant smell; fragrant 0
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Origin of redolent
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Latin redolent- (stem of redolēns), present participle of redolēre to emit odor, equivalent to red- red- + ol(ēre) to smell (akin to odor) + -ent- -ent
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Parts of speech for Redolent
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redolent popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
redolent usage trend in Literature
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adj redolent
- anamnestic — of or relating to anamnesis
- aperitive — aperient.
- aromatic — An aromatic plant or food has a strong, pleasant smell of herbs or spices.
- fragrant — having a pleasant scent or aroma; sweet-smelling; sweet-scented: a fragrant rose.
- full-bodied — of full strength, flavor, richness, etc.: full-bodied wine; full-bodied writing.
adjective redolent
- evocative — Bringing strong images, memories, or feelings to mind.
- odoriferous — yielding or diffusing an odor.
- odorous — odoriferous.
- olfactive — Of or pertaining to the sense of smell; olfactory.
- olfactory — of or relating to the sense of smell: olfactory organs.
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