fragrant
UK: ˈfreɪɡrənt | US: ˈfreɪɡrənt
adj. having a pleasant or sweet smell
adj. (figuratively) pleasing or delightful in a non-literal sense
fragrant = fragr<to smell> + ant<adjective suffix>
- fragr (from Latin fragrare, meaning "to smell" or "emit fragrance")
- ant (a suffix forming adjectives, often indicating a quality or state)
Etymology Origin:
The word "fragrant" traces back to the Latin verb fragrare, meaning "to emit a sweet smell." Over time, the root fragr- was combined with the suffix -ant, which is used to form adjectives describing a characteristic (e.g., "dominant," "brilliant"). The word entered Middle English via Old French fragrant, retaining its core meaning of a pleasant aroma. The evolution reflects a straightforward adaptation from Latin to Romance languages and then to English, preserving the sensory association with sweetness or delight.
The garden was filled with fragrant roses after the rain.
She lit a fragrant candle to create a relaxing atmosphere.
The bakery’s fragrant bread drew customers from blocks away.
The tea had a fragrant aroma of jasmine and citrus.
His memories of childhood were fragrant with the scent of his grandmother’s cooking.