Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Intensely fragrant; richly aromatic: Describes a powerful, deep, and pleasing scent that is distinctly noticeable and often pervasive. It emphasizes the strength and pleasantness of an aroma, typically from food, flowers, or other natural sources.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Cơm mới nấu thơm lựng cả nhà. (The newly cooked rice fills the whole house with a rich aroma.)
  • Mùi hoa nhài trong vườn thơm lựng. (The scent of jasmine in the garden is intensely fragrant.)
  • Món cá kho tộ đang tỏa mùi thơm lựng. (The braised fish in a clay pot is emitting a deeply savory smell.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is often used in literary or descriptive contexts to evoke a vivid sensory experience. It is stronger than simply "thơm" (fragrant) and implies a captivating, enveloping quality.

Variants and Related Words

• Thơm (adj): fragrant, aromatic, sweet-smelling. The base adjective.
  • Hoa hồng này rất thơm. (This rose is very fragrant.)
• Thơm ngát (adj): exquisitely fragrant; diffusely fragrant. Similar to "thơm lựng" but may imply a lighter, more spreading scent.
  • Cánh đồng hoa thơm ngát. (The flower field is exquisitely fragrant.)

Synonyms

• Fragrant: having a pleasant smell.
• Aromatic: having a distinctive and typically pleasant smell.
• Redolent: strongly reminiscent or suggestive of a particular smell; fragrant.

Related Idioms

• While "thơm lựng" itself is not typically part of a fixed idiom, it is commonly used in descriptive phrases about food and nature to emphasize delightful olfactory intensity.