Redolent

Pronunciation: /ˈrɛdələnt/

Definitions of redolent

adjective having a pleasant smell; suggestive or evocative

Example Sentences

A1 The flowers in the garden were redolent of a sweet fragrance.

A2 The bakery was redolent of freshly baked bread.

B1 The air in the forest was redolent of pine and earth.

B2 The kitchen was redolent of spices and herbs.

C1 The library was redolent of old books and leather bindings.

C2 The concert hall was redolent of anticipation and excitement before the performance.

Examples of redolent in a Sentence

formal The aroma of the freshly baked bread was redolent of a French bakery.

informal The smell of the flowers in the garden is so redolent, it reminds me of my grandma's house.

slang The barbecue joint down the street is redolent of good times and great food.

figurative His speech was redolent with promises of a better future.

Grammatical Forms of redolent

• past tense: redolented
• plural: redolents
• comparative: more redolent
• superlative: most redolent
• present tense: redolent
• future tense: will be redolent
• perfect tense: has been redolent
• continuous tense: is being redolent
• singular: redolent
• positive degree: redolent
• infinitive: to be redolent
• gerund: redolenting
• participle: redolent

Origin and Evolution of redolent

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'redolent' originates from the Latin word 'redolentem' which means 'smelling of'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something that emits a pleasant odor, the meaning of 'redolent' has evolved to also signify something that is suggestive or reminiscent of something else.