redolent of (B2)

phrase

Pronunciation: ˈrɛdələnt əv

Definition

Strongly suggestive of or reminiscent of something, often with a particular smell.

Examples

• The entire house was redolent of cinnamon and baking cookies.

• His speech was redolent of his earlier, more radical political views.

• The air in the forest was redolent of pine needles and damp earth.

How to Use redolent of

redolent of (prepositional phrase)

Used to describe something that strongly reminds one of something else, often through smell or association. — "The old books in the attic were redolent of dust and forgotten stories."

Synonyms of redolent of

Words with a similar meaning to redolent of:

• reminiscent of
• evocative of
• smelling of

Antonyms of redolent of

Words with the opposite meaning to redolent of:

• unremarkable
• odorless

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