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."
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