adj

aromatic

ar-uh-MAT-ihk

adj

Having a strong, usually pleasant smell; fragrant or spicy.

"The soup was full of aromatic herbs like basil and thyme."

"Aromatic candles filled the room with a hint of cinnamon."

noun

A fragrant plant, spice, or compound used to flavor food or scent a room.

"The recipe calls for a handful of aromatics like garlic, onion, and celery."

How to Use Aromatic

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomething with a strong, pleasant smell — often used for herbs, spices, or scented products.

Common pairings

aromatic herbs aromatic spices aromatic oils

more aromatic comparative, aromatics plural, most aromatic superlative

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From Late Latin aromaticus, from Ancient Greek árōma ("fragrant seasoning").

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