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Redolent

Adjective

IPA /ˈrɛdələnt/

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Having a noticeable scent; also, strongly reminding you of something, usually in the phrase redolent of.

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Redolent/ˈrɛdələnt/

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  1. A noticeable scent of flowers

  2. It brings a garden to mind

A room redolent of flowers smells of them; the scent may also evoke memories.

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  1. The old library was redolent of leather-bound books and quiet afternoons.
  2. Her speech was redolent of childhood memories and family traditions.

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Redolent — Having a noticeable scent; also, strongly reminding you of something, usually in the phrase redolent of.

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Having a noticeable scent; also, strongly reminding you of something, usually in the phrase redolent of.

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From Latin redolere — re- (“again”) + olere (“to smell”).

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Redolent of and redolent with can introduce a strong smell or something that brings a memory or idea to mind.

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Redolent

/ˈrɛdələnt/ (Adjective)

“Redolent of can describe a smell or an association. It does not require a pleasant memory.”

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