redolence

red·o·lent

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [red-l-uh nt]
- /ˈrɛd l ənt/
- /ˈre.də.ləns/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [red-l-uh nt]
- /ˈrɛd l ənt/

Definitions of redolence word

adjective redolence having a pleasant odor; fragrant. 1
adjective redolence odorous or smelling (usually followed by of): redolent of garlic. 1
adjective redolence suggestive; reminiscent (usually followed by of): verse redolent of Shakespeare. 1
noun redolence the quality or state of being redolent 0

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Origin of redolence

First appearance:

before 1350

One of the 20% oldest English words

1350-1400; Middle English < Latin redolent- (stem of redolēns), present participle of redolēre to emit odor, equivalent to red- red- + ol(ēre) to smell (akin to odor) + -ent- -ent

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Parts of speech for Redolence

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Redolence

redolence popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 52% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for redolence

noun redolence

aroma — An aroma is a strong, pleasant smell.
attar — an essential oil from flowers, esp the damask rose, used pure or as a base for perfume
balminess — mild and refreshing; soft; soothing: balmy weather.
bouquet — A bouquet is a bunch of flowers which is attractively arranged.
burnt offering — a sacrificial offering burnt, usually on an altar, to honour, propitiate, or supplicate a deity

adverb redolence

evocatively — In an evocative manner.

All 18 Synonyms of redolence