Fragrance

Pronunciation: /ˈfreɪɡrəns/

Definitions of fragrance

noun a pleasant or sweet smell

Example Sentences

A1 I like the fragrance of fresh flowers.

A2 The fragrance of the bakery made my mouth water.

B1 She wore a lovely fragrance that lingered in the air.

B2 The fragrance of the perfume was intoxicating.

C1 The fragrance of the incense filled the room with a sense of calm.

C2 The fragrance of the roses in the garden was absolutely divine.

Examples of fragrance in a Sentence

formal The fragrance of the flowers in the garden was absolutely enchanting.

informal I love the fragrance of freshly baked bread in the morning.

slang That perfume has a killer fragrance that everyone loves.

figurative The fragrance of success lingered in the air as he accepted the award.

Grammatical Forms of fragrance

• past tense: fragranced
• plural: fragrances
• comparative: more fragrant
• superlative: most fragrant
• present tense: fragrances
• future tense: will fragrance
• perfect tense: have fragranced
• continuous tense: is fragrancing
• singular: fragrance
• positive degree: fragrant
• infinitive: to fragrance
• gerund: fragrancing
• participle: fragrancing

Origin and Evolution of fragrance

First Known Use: 1660 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'fragrance' originated from the Latin word 'fragrantia' which means 'sweet smell'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'fragrance' has come to represent a pleasant or sweet smell, often associated with perfumes and scented products.