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DictionaryaromaticPleasant smell
adjective

aromatic

air-uh-MAT-ik/ˌærəˈmætɪk/

Having a noticeable pleasant smell

She enjoys the scent of the aromatic basil.

A woman lifts a small bunch of fresh basil beneath her nose and inhales with closed eyes and a gentle, pleased smile, visibly enjoying its fragrance.
Etymology
aromatGreekseasoning, sweet spice
+icGreekrelating to

Greek aroma meant seasoning or sweet spice. Aromatic extends that association with fragrant spices to a pleasant, noticeable smell; the spice word’s earlier origin is unknown.

In context

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Follow its smell and you will reach home. I have reached home. Do you know how the smell of that food reached you? When food gets cooked, it releases some aromatic gases
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More examples

  • Steam rose from the aromatic tea.
  • She added aromatic spices to the pot.
  • The wood released an aromatic fragrance.

Forms

aromatic · more aromatic · most aromatic

Similar words

fragrant
Fragrant likewise means pleasantly scented; aromatic often suggests a distinct herbal or spicy smell.
perfumed
Perfumed may mean scent has been added; aromatic need not involve added fragrance.