fragrancy
/'freigrəns/ Cách viết khác : (fragrancy) /'freigrənsi/
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Definition
Noun: - A pleasingly sweet olfactory property; the quality of having a pleasant and sweet smell.
Usage
"Fragrancy" is a somewhat formal or literary noun used to describe the quality of being fragrant. It refers to the characteristic of emitting a sweet, pleasant, and often strong aroma. It is often used in contexts describing flowers, perfumes, or the air.
Examples
- The fragrancy of the roses filled the entire garden.
- She appreciated the delicate fragrancy of the tea.
- The poem describes the fragrancy of the spring air.
Advanced Usage
- "To be redolent with the fragrancy of...": To be filled or strongly suggestive of a particular sweet smell.
- The evening was redolent with the fragrancy of jasmine.
Variants and Related Words
- Fragrance (n): The more common synonym for "fragrancy," meaning a pleasant, sweet smell.
- The fragrance of her perfume was unmistakable.
- Fragrant (adj): Having a pleasant smell.
- The fragrant blossoms attracted many bees.
Synonyms
- Aroma: A distinctive, typically pleasant smell.
- Bouquet: A characteristic scent, especially of wine.
- Perfume: A sweet or pleasant smell; a fragrant liquid.
- Redolence: The quality of being fragrant.
Antonyms
- Stench: A strong and very unpleasant smell.
- Stink: A strong, unpleasant smell.
- Malodour: A bad smell.
Noun
- a pleasingly sweet olfactory property