aromatic

1 of 2

adjective

ar·o·mat·ic ˌa-rə-ˈma-tik How to pronounce aromatic (audio)

ˌer-ə-

: of, relating to, or having aroma:

: having a noticeable and pleasant smell : fragrant

aromatic herbs

aromatic wines

: having a strong smell

The peat burns with a pungently aromatic smoke.

: having a distinctive quality

of an organic compound : characterized by increased chemical stability resulting from the delocalization of electrons in a ring system (such as benzene) containing usually multiple conjugated double bonds compare alicyclic, aliphatic

aromatically

ˌa-rə-ˈma-ti-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce aromatic (audio)

ˌer-ə-

adverb

aromaticity

ˌa-rə-mə-ˈti-sə-tē How to pronounce aromatic (audio)

ˌer-ə-

ə-ˌrō-mə-

noun

aromatic

2 of 2

noun

: an aromatic plant or plant part

especially : an aromatic herb or spice

: an aromatic organic compound

Example Sentences

Adjective aromatic flowers can add greatly to the ambience of a room

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

The virus was found to be affecting both basmati (aromatic) and non-basmati varieties of rice.

Quartz, 8 Sep. 2022 On this Thursday, the beloved signature whole fried fish is porgy, served over greens, pea shoots and herbs, enveloping the table with aromatic steam, and the server encourages you to drench pieces in ginger vinaigrette and eat it with your hands.

Von Diaz, Washington Post, 3 June 2022 Guests can extend their relaxation in the Vichy rain shower room, Finnish saunas and aromatic steam rooms, and can even enjoy treatments in a private poolside cabana.

Rona Berg, Devorah Lev-tov, Robb Report, 15 Mar. 2022 Once the water starts simmering, your chicken will be surrounded by an aromatic steam bath that keeps it amazingly moist.

Alex Heard, Outside Online, 20 May 2020 Stir in the garlic and cook until aromatic, about 30 seconds.

Ellie Krieger, Washington Post, 18 Aug. 2022 Rich, aromatic, and impossibly supple, Italian leather is as intoxicating as the country's fashion, design, art, and food.

Clifford Atiyeh, Car and Driver, 2 June 2022 Made with all-natural ingredients, this complex scent is ideal for the man who is looking for a masculine, aromatic, and earthy scent with a hint of refreshing zest.

The Salt Lake Tribune, 13 Apr. 2022 Add curry leaves and sauté until aromatic, about 30 seconds more.

Kitty Greenwald, WSJ, 2 Mar. 2022

Noun

For example, if making soup, cook your onions, carrots, garlic and other aromatics.

Justin Ward, ExpressNews.com, 14 Apr. 2020 Bruichladdich’s Botanist works well, as does Meunier’s (from France), which includes the usual gin aromatics but is made from beet alcohol.

Beth Kracklauer, WSJ, 6 Feb. 2020 Just stir together the oil and vinegar with some aromatics, add in the herbs, taste, drizzle (on everything), and it's done!

The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, Good Housekeeping, 9 Apr. 2020 Season the large cavity with salt and pepper; stuff with the remaining aromatics.

Charlyne Mattox, Country Living, 16 Aug. 2019 Add herbs, spices, and other aromatics (garlic! chiles!

The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, Good Housekeeping, 23 Mar. 2020 Coquine Chef Katy Millard suggests changing up pasta sauce by mixing different aromatics, vegetables and other ingredients found in the pantry.

oregonlive, 19 Mar. 2020 The last part of this choose-your-own-adventure warm cheese snack is the aromatics, which help bridge the sweet and salty bookends.

Ali Slagle, Washington Post, 6 Dec. 2019 This maintains the oceanic aromatics and sterilizes the seaweed.

Joshua M. Bernstein, Popular Mechanics, 26 Feb. 2020 See More

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Middle English aromatyk, borrowed from Anglo-French & Late Latin; Anglo-French aromatik, aromatique, borrowed from Late Latin arōmaticus, borrowed from Greek arōmatikós, from arōmat-, árōma "fragrant substance, spice" (of obscure origin) + -ikos -ic entry 1

Noun

Middle English aromatyke, noun derivative of aromatyk aromatic entry 1

Note: Compare Anglo-French aromatic "aromatic drink," Medieval Latin arōmaticus "kind of fragrant tree," Latin arōmaticum "fragrant eye ointment" (attested in an inscription).

First Known Use

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Medical Definition

aromatic 1 of 2

adjective

ar·o·mat·ic ˌar-ə-ˈmat-ik How to pronounce aromatic (audio)

: of, relating to, or having a smell or odor

of an organic compound : characterized by increased chemical stability resulting from the delocalization of electrons in a ring system (as benzene) containing usually multiple conjugated double bonds compare alicyclic, aliphatic

aromatic

2 of 2

noun

: an aromatic plant, drug, or medicine

: an aromatic organic compound

aromatic

adjective

as in fragrant

having a pleasant smell aromatic flowers can add greatly to the ambience of a room

Synonyms & Similar Words

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fragrant
scented
spicy
perfumed
sweet
redolent
savory
savoury
ambrosial
pungent
fruity
fresh
odorous
odoriferous
odiferous
flowery
odored
pure
clean

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

malodorous
smelly
stinky
strong
putrid
fetid
noisome
stinking
rancid
odorless
reeking
foul
skunky
rank
unscented
reeky
stenchy
musty
stale
fusty
stenchful
gamy
gamey

Synonym Chooser

Some common synonyms of aromatic are fragrant, odorous, and redolent. While all these words mean "emitting and diffusing scent," aromatic applies to things emitting pungent often fresh odors.

an aromatic blend of tobaccos

The meanings of fragrant and aromatic largely overlap; however, fragrant applies to things (such as flowers or spices) with sweet or agreeable odors.

a fragrant rose

The synonyms odorous and aromatic are sometimes interchangeable, but odorous applies to whatever has a strong distinctive smell whether pleasant or unpleasant.

odorous cheeses should be tightly wrapped

While the synonyms redolent and aromatic are close in meaning, redolent applies usually to a place or thing impregnated with odors.

the kitchen was redolent of garlic and tomatoes

单词	aromatic
释义	aromatic 1 of 2 adjective ar·o·mat·ic ˌa-rə-ˈma-tik ˌer-ə- 1 : of, relating to, or having aroma: a : having a noticeable and pleasant smell : fragrant aromatic herbs aromatic wines b : having a strong smell The peat burns with a pungently aromatic smoke. c : having a distinctive quality 2 of an organic compound : characterized by increased chemical stability resulting from the delocalization of electrons in a ring system (such as benzene) containing usually multiple conjugated double bonds compare alicyclic, aliphatic aromatically ˌa-rə-ˈma-ti-k(ə-)lē ˌer-ə- adverb aromaticity ˌa-rə-mə-ˈti-sə-tē ˌer-ə- ə-ˌrō-mə- noun aromatic 2 of 2 noun 1 : an aromatic plant or plant part especially : an aromatic herb or spice 2 : an aromatic organic compound Synonyms Adjective ambrosial fragrant perfumed redolent savory savoury scented sweet See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Adjective aromatic flowers can add greatly to the ambience of a room Recent Examples on the Web Adjective The virus was found to be affecting both basmati (aromatic) and non-basmati varieties of rice. Quartz, 8 Sep. 2022 On this Thursday, the beloved signature whole fried fish is porgy, served over greens, pea shoots and herbs, enveloping the table with aromatic steam, and the server encourages you to drench pieces in ginger vinaigrette and eat it with your hands. Von Diaz, Washington Post, 3 June 2022 Guests can extend their relaxation in the Vichy rain shower room, Finnish saunas and aromatic steam rooms, and can even enjoy treatments in a private poolside cabana. Rona Berg, Devorah Lev-tov, Robb Report, 15 Mar. 2022 Once the water starts simmering, your chicken will be surrounded by an aromatic steam bath that keeps it amazingly moist. Alex Heard, Outside Online, 20 May 2020 Stir in the garlic and cook until aromatic, about 30 seconds. Ellie Krieger, Washington Post, 18 Aug. 2022 Rich, aromatic, and impossibly supple, Italian leather is as intoxicating as the country's fashion, design, art, and food. Clifford Atiyeh, Car and Driver, 2 June 2022 Made with all-natural ingredients, this complex scent is ideal for the man who is looking for a masculine, aromatic, and earthy scent with a hint of refreshing zest. The Salt Lake Tribune, 13 Apr. 2022 Add curry leaves and sauté until aromatic, about 30 seconds more. Kitty Greenwald, WSJ, 2 Mar. 2022 Noun For example, if making soup, cook your onions, carrots, garlic and other aromatics. Justin Ward, ExpressNews.com, 14 Apr. 2020 Bruichladdich’s Botanist works well, as does Meunier’s (from France), which includes the usual gin aromatics but is made from beet alcohol. Beth Kracklauer, WSJ, 6 Feb. 2020 Just stir together the oil and vinegar with some aromatics, add in the herbs, taste, drizzle (on everything), and it's done! The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, Good Housekeeping, 9 Apr. 2020 Season the large cavity with salt and pepper; stuff with the remaining aromatics. Charlyne Mattox, Country Living, 16 Aug. 2019 Add herbs, spices, and other aromatics (garlic! chiles! The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, Good Housekeeping, 23 Mar. 2020 Coquine Chef Katy Millard suggests changing up pasta sauce by mixing different aromatics, vegetables and other ingredients found in the pantry. oregonlive, 19 Mar. 2020 The last part of this choose-your-own-adventure warm cheese snack is the aromatics, which help bridge the sweet and salty bookends. Ali Slagle, Washington Post, 6 Dec. 2019 This maintains the oceanic aromatics and sterilizes the seaweed. Joshua M. Bernstein, Popular Mechanics, 26 Feb. 2020 See More Word History Etymology Adjective Middle English aromatyk, borrowed from Anglo-French & Late Latin; Anglo-French aromatik, aromatique, borrowed from Late Latin arōmaticus, borrowed from Greek arōmatikós, from arōmat-, árōma "fragrant substance, spice" (of obscure origin) + -ikos -ic entry 1 Noun Middle English aromatyke, noun derivative of aromatyk aromatic entry 1 Note: Compare Anglo-French aromatic "aromatic drink," Medieval Latin arōmaticus "kind of fragrant tree," Latin arōmaticum "fragrant eye ointment" (attested in an inscription). First Known Use Adjective 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Noun 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing aromatic polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbon polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbon polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon Kids Definition aromatic adjective ar·o·mat·ic ˌer-ə-ˈma-tik : of, relating to, or having a noticeable and pleasant smell aromatic spices Medical Definition aromatic 1 of 2 adjective ar·o·mat·ic ˌar-ə-ˈmat-ik 1 : of, relating to, or having a smell or odor 2 of an organic compound : characterized by increased chemical stability resulting from the delocalization of electrons in a ring system (as benzene) containing usually multiple conjugated double bonds compare alicyclic, aliphatic aromatic 2 of 2 noun 1 : an aromatic plant, drug, or medicine 2 : an aromatic organic compound aromatic adjective as in fragrant having a pleasant smell aromatic flowers can add greatly to the ambience of a room Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance fragrant scented spicy perfumed sweet redolent savory savoury ambrosial pungent fruity fresh odorous odoriferous odiferous flowery odored pure clean Antonyms & Near Antonyms malodorous smelly stinky strong putrid fetid noisome stinking rancid odorless reeking foul skunky rank unscented reeky stenchy musty stale fusty stenchful gamy gamey See More Synonym Chooser Some common synonyms of aromatic are fragrant, odorous, and redolent. While all these words mean "emitting and diffusing scent," aromatic applies to things emitting pungent often fresh odors. an aromatic blend of tobaccos The meanings of fragrant and aromatic largely overlap; however, fragrant applies to things (such as flowers or spices) with sweet or agreeable odors. a fragrant rose The synonyms odorous and aromatic are sometimes interchangeable, but odorous applies to whatever has a strong distinctive smell whether pleasant or unpleasant. odorous cheeses should be tightly wrapped While the synonyms redolent and aromatic are close in meaning, redolent applies usually to a place or thing impregnated with odors. the kitchen was redolent of garlic and tomatoes
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aromatic

adjective

noun

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Phrases Containing aromatic

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