fragrant — having a pleasant or sweet smell
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having a pleasant or sweet smell
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfreɪɡrənt/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's fragrant apple pie could wake up the entire neighborhood.
- The fragrant jasmine in the garden attracts butterflies and romantic couples.
- She planted fragrant lavender to help her sleep better at night.
fragrant
ADJECTIVE[/ˈfreɪɡrənt/]
having a pleasant or sweet smell
A fragrant flower garden enchants a girl inhaling sweet floral aromas
The fragrant moment is elegant and pageant, where vagrant butterflies dance through the garden's sweet-smelling splendor
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'fragrare' meaning 'to emit a sweet smell' or 'to be fragrant.' Ancient Romans were known for their love of perfumes and spices, which influenced this word's development.
Breakdown
fragr- (Latin root meaning 'sweet smell') + -ant (present participle suffix meaning 'doing/being')
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother's fragrant apple pie could wake up the entire neighborhood.”
“The fragrant jasmine in the garden attracts butterflies and romantic couples.”
“She planted fragrant lavender to help her sleep better at night.”
“The fragrant spices from the Indian restaurant made everyone hungry.”
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