Redolence

Pronunciation: /ˈrɛdələns/

Definitions of redolence

noun a strong, pleasant smell; fragrance

Example Sentences

A1 The redolence of fresh flowers filled the room.

A2 The redolence of her perfume lingered in the air long after she had left.

B1 The redolence of the bakery made my mouth water.

B2 The redolence of the spices in the market transported me back to my childhood.

C1 The redolence of the forest after a rainstorm is one of my favorite scents.

C2 The redolence of the ocean always brings back memories of my summer vacations.

Examples of redolence in a Sentence

formal The redolence of the flowers in the garden was truly captivating.

informal I love the redolence of fresh baked cookies in the kitchen.

slang The redolence of that perfume is off the charts!

figurative The redolence of nostalgia filled the air as she walked through her childhood home.

Grammatical Forms of redolence

• past tense: redolenced
• plural: redolences
• comparative: more redolent
• superlative: most redolent
• present tense: redolences
• future tense: will redolence
• perfect tense: have redolenced
• continuous tense: is redolencing
• singular: redolence
• positive degree: redolent
• infinitive: to redolence
• gerund: redolencing
• participle: redolencing

Origin and Evolution of redolence

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'redolence' originated from the Latin word 'redolentia', which comes from the verb 'redolere' meaning 'to emit a scent'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'redolence' has evolved to not only describe a pleasant smell but also to convey a sense of richness or significance in something.