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   Fra·grant

   /ˈfrāɡrənt/

   

   adjective

   • 1. having a pleasant or sweet smell: "she gathered the fragrant blooms"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from French, or from Latin fragrant- ‘smelling sweet’, from the verb fragrare.

   Derivatives

   • 1. fragrantly adverb

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   What does fragrant mean?

   • (Definition of fragrant from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) 芳香的，芬芳的… 芳香的，芬芳的… oloroso, aromático, fragante… cheiroso, fragrante, perfumado… Need a translator? Get a quick, free translation! FRAGRANT definition: with a pleasant smell: . Learn more.

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   Where did the word fragrant come from?

   • The first records of the word fragrant come from the 1400s. It comes from the Latin verb frāgrāre, meaning “to smell sweet.” Fragrant is usually used to describe things that smell sweet or pleasant, especially flowers and perfume.

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   What is the difference between a fragrance and a noun?

   • The word fragrant can also be used in a somewhat ironic or humorous way to refer to things that do not smell good, as in Your socks are a bit fragrant. The related noun fragrance refers to a pleasant scent, especially a somewhat strong one. Fragrance is especially associated with flowers.

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   What does a fragrant flower mean?

   • Fragrant is most commonly used to describe things that have a pleasant scent, especially a strong one, as in These flowers are so fragrant. It can also be used to describe the scent itself.

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   Fragrant definition: having a pleasant scent or aroma; sweet-smelling; sweet-scented. See examples of FRAGRANT used in a sentence.

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   May 30, 2024 · Something that is fragrant has a pleasant, sweet smell. ...fragrant oils and perfumes. Synonyms: aromatic , perfumed , balmy , redolent More Synonyms of fragrant

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   FRAGRANT meaning: having a pleasant and usually sweet smell.

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   Fragrant items can range from flowers and perfumes to freshly brewed coffee or a warm, aromatic dish. The term "fragrant" implies an element of freshness and purity, as it often evokes a sense of nature, beauty, and sensory pleasure associated with delightful scents.