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

1. a pleasingly sweet olfactory property