AROMATIC: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for AROMATIC?

Need another word that means the same as “aromatic”? Find 7 synonyms and 30 related words for “aromatic” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Aromatic” are: redolent, fragrant, scented, sweet-scented, sweet-smelling, perfumed, odoriferous

Aromatic as an Adjective

Definitions of "Aromatic" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “aromatic” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Of or relating to or containing one or more benzene rings.
• Having a strong pleasant odor- Jean Stafford.
• Having a pleasant and distinctive smell.
• (chemistry) of or relating to or containing one or more benzene rings.
• Having a strong pleasant odor.
• Relating to or denoting organic compounds containing a planar unsaturated ring of atoms which is stabilized by an interaction of the bonds forming the ring, e.g. benzene and its derivatives.

Synonyms of "Aromatic" as an adjective (7 Words)

fragrant	Pleasant-smelling. She gathered the fragrant blooms.
odoriferous	Morally offensive. An odoriferous pile of fish.
perfumed	Impregnated or scented with a sweet-smelling substance. Perfumed soap.
redolent	Noticeably odorous. The pine woods were more redolent.
scented	Having a pleasant scent. A manure scented barnyard.
sweet-scented	Having a natural fragrance.
sweet-smelling	Having a natural fragrance.

Usage Examples of "Aromatic" as an adjective

• An aromatic organic compound.
• A massage with aromatic oils.

Associations of "Aromatic" (30 Words)

ambrosial	Worthy of the gods. Ambrosial food.
aroma	A subtle, pervasive quality or atmosphere. The aroma of officialdom.
cloying	Excessively sweet, rich, or sentimental, especially to a disgusting or sickening degree. A romantic rather cloying story.
confection	Make into a confection. His elaborate pop confections.
delicious	Extremely pleasing to the sense of taste. A delicious joke.
evocative	Bringing strong images, memories, or feelings to mind. Powerfully evocative lyrics.
flavor	Lend flavor to.
flavorful	Full of flavor.
fragrance	A pleasant, sweet smell. Our fine selection of classic fragrances for men and women.
fragrant	Pleasant-smelling. She gathered the fragrant blooms.
lovable	Having characteristics that attract love or affection. He has a lovable sweet personality.
mellifluous	Pleasing to the ear. Her low mellifluous voice.
musky	Having a smell or taste like that of musk.
nectary	A gland (often a protuberance or depression) that secretes nectar.
odoriferous	Emitting an odor. Odoriferous spices.
odorous	Emitting an odor. The odorous air of the orchard.
perfume	Impregnate with perfume or a sweet smelling substance. Orange blossoms perfumed the air in the garden.
pudding	The dessert course of a meal (`pud’ is used informally. What s for pudding.
redolent	Noticeably odorous. Air redolent with the fumes of beer and whiskey.
reminiscent	Serving to bring to mind- Wilder Hobson. Her robes were vaguely reminiscent of military dress.
saccharine	Relating to or containing sugar; sugary. Saccharine music.
scent	Sniff the air for a scent. The scent of freshly cut hay.
seraphic	Of or relating to an angel of the first order. He imagined a seraphic presence in the room.
smell	Smell bad. Becoming deaf or blind or unable to smell.
suggestive	(usually followed by `of’) pointing out or revealing clearly. There were various suggestive pieces of evidence.
sweet	A sweet dish forming a course of a meal a pudding or dessert. Go to thy rest sweet sir.
tasty	Very attractive or appealing. A tasty young lady.
treacle	Cloying sentimentality or flattery. Enough of this treacle let s get back to business.
zesty	Marked by spirited enjoyment.