- redolence
- noun Date: 15th century 1. an often pungent or agreeable odor 2. the quality or state of being redolent Synonyms: see fragrance
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Redolence — Red o*lence (r?d ?*lens), Redolency Red o*len*cy ( len*s?), n. The quality of being redolent; sweetness of scent; pleasant odor; fragrance. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
redolence — [red′ l əns] n. the quality or state of being redolent: also redolency SYN. SCENT * * * red·o·lence (rĕdʹl əns) also red·o·len·cy ( l ən sē) n. The quality or state of being redolent. See Synonyms at fragrance … Universalium
redolence — *fragrance, perfume, incense, bouquet Analogous words: odor, aroma, *smell: balminess, aromaticness or aromaticity (see corresponding adjectives at ODOROUS) … New Dictionary of Synonyms
redolence — [red′ l əns] n. the quality or state of being redolent: also redolency SYN. SCENT … English World dictionary
redolence — redolent ► ADJECTIVE 1) (redolent of/with) strongly reminiscent or suggestive of. 2) (redolent of/with) literary strongly smelling of. 3) archaic or literary fragrant. DERIVATIVES redolence noun redolently adverb … English terms dictionary
redolence — noun /ˈred.əl.ənts/ a) The quality of being redolent b) An evocative fragrance … Wiktionary
redolence — Synonyms and related words: aroma, balm, balminess, bouquet, breath, definite odor, detectable odor, effluvium, emanation, essence, exhalation, flavor, fragrance, fragrancy, fruitiness, fume, incense, muskiness, nosegay, odor, perfume, savor,… … Moby Thesaurus
redolence — (Roget s Thesaurus II) noun A sweet or pleasant odor: aroma, bouquet, fragrance, perfume, scent. See SMELLS … English dictionary for students
redolence — red·o·lence || redəʊlÉ™ns n. quality of having a sweet smell, fragrantness, aromaticness … English contemporary dictionary
redolence — n.; (also redolency) Fragrance, aroma, odor, perfume, sweet scent, grateful odor, savor … New dictionary of synonyms
