Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Deep, intense, ardent: Describes a strong, passionate, or profound quality, often related to emotions, scents, or states. It conveys a sense of richness and powerful feeling.
   • Rich, fragrant (of a scent): Describes a pleasant, strong, and pervasive aroma.
   • Sound, deep (of sleep): Describes a state of sleep that is profound and restful.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Tình yêu nồng nàn. (An ardent / intense love.)
  • Mùi hương nồng nàn của hoa nhài. (The rich fragrance of jasmine flowers.)
  • Cô ấy có một giấc ngủ nồng nàn. (She had a deep, sound sleep.)
  • Lời thề nồng nàn. (A fervent vow.)

Advanced Usage

• "nồng nàn say đắm": passionately, ardently enamored. This phrase intensifies the meaning of nồng nàn.
  • Một tình yêu nồng nàn say đắm. (A passionately ardent love.)
• Used in literary and poetic contexts to describe emotions, memories, or atmospheres with great depth.
  • Kỷ niệm nồng nàn. (Intense / poignant memories.)

Variants and Related Words

• Nồng (adj): Strong, pungent (often for smells, tastes, or feelings). Can be neutral or negative (e.g., - a pungent smell), while nồng nàn is generally positive.
• Nồng nhiệt (adj): Warm, hearty, enthusiastic (often for welcomes, applause, support).
  • Sự đón tiếp nồng nhiệt. (A warm welcome.)
• Thiết tha (adj): Earnest, heartfelt, tender. A close synonym for the emotional aspect of nồng nàn.

Synonyms

• Sâu đậm: deep-seated, profound.
• Mãnh liệt: violent, fierce, strong (can be more forceful than nồng nàn).
• Đậm đà: rich, deep, full-flavored (for tastes, feelings; often overlaps with nồng nàn).

Related Phrases

• Nói nồng nàn: to speak ardently / passionately.
  • Anh ấy nói về ước mơ một cách nồng nàn. (He spoke about his dreams ardently.)
• Cảm xúc nồng nàn: intense emotions.

Related Idioms

• "Nồng nàn hương sắc": rich in fragrance and color. Used to describe something beautifully vivid and aromatic.
  • Khu vườn nồng nàn hương sắc. (A garden rich in fragrance and color.)

adj

1. deep; intense