Meaning & use

aromatic

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Having a pleasant and distinctive smell.

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The kitchen filled with the aromatic scent of garlic and fresh herbs.

She brewed a cup of aromatic jasmine tea to unwind after work.

A note on using this word

Frequently used to describe food, herbs, spices, and plants; in chemistry it also names a specific class of compounds.

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fragrantscented

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