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redolent

/'r/E/d/-/l/@/nt/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

  1. Diffusing odor or fragrance; spreading sweet scent; scented; odorous; smelling; -- usually followed by <i>of</i>.

    adjective

    Source: webster1913

adjective satellite

  1. serving to bring to mind

    adj.all

    Examples
    Cannot forbear to close on this redolent literary note.
    A campaign redolent of machine politics.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. (used with `of' or `with') noticeably odorous

    adj.all

    Examples
    The hall was redolent of floor wax.
    Air redolent with the fumes of beer and whiskey.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. having a strong pleasant odor

    adj.all

    Examples
    The pine woods were more redolent.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

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