Aroma: meaning, definitions and examples
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aroma
[ ษหrษสmษ ]
delicious smell
Aroma is a pleasant, usually strong smell. It can be a fragrance or odor that is appealing to the senses.
Synonyms
fragrance, perfume, scent, smell.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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aroma |
Usually associated with pleasant and appetizing smells, often related to food or beverages.
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fragrance |
Typically used to describe a pleasant and often delicate smell, often related to flowers and perfumes.
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scent |
Can be used to describe any smell, both pleasant and unpleasant, but is often used in a neutral sense.
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smell |
A general term for any odor, good or bad. Can be neutral or negative depending on the context.
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perfume |
Refers specifically to scented liquids people wear on their bodies. Often relates to personal hygiene or attractiveness.
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Examples of usage
- The aroma of freshly baked bread filled the room.
- She closed her eyes and inhaled the sweet aroma of flowers.
- The aroma of coffee wafted through the air.
characteristic smell
Aroma can also refer to the characteristic smell of a particular substance or place.
Synonyms
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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aroma |
Typically associated with a pleasant and distinctive smell, usually referring to food or drink. It implies a more refined or delicate sensation compared to 'smell' or 'scent'.
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scent |
Can refer to any type of smell, both pleasant and unpleasant. However, it generally leans towards positive when used in contexts like perfumes, flowers, or identifying substances.
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smell |
A general term that can describe both good and bad odors. It is the most neutral and widely used among the synonyms, not necessarily implying any particular quality.
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fragrance |
Commonly used to denote a pleasant and sweet smell, often pertaining to perfumes, flowers, or scented products. It has a luxurious and positive connotation.
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Examples of usage
- The aroma of spices in the market was overwhelming.
- The aroma of the ocean greeted them as they arrived at the beach.
Translations
Translations of the word "aroma" in other languages:
๐ต๐น aroma
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเฅเคเคเคง
๐ฉ๐ช Aroma
๐ฎ๐ฉ aroma
๐บ๐ฆ ะฐัะพะผะฐั
๐ต๐ฑ aromat
๐ฏ๐ต ้ฆใ (kaori)
๐ซ๐ท arรดme
๐ช๐ธ aroma
๐น๐ท aroma
๐ฐ๐ท ํฅ๊ธฐ (hyanggi)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุนุทุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ aroma
๐ธ๐ฐ aroma
๐จ๐ณ ้ฆๅณ (xiฤngwรจi)
๐ธ๐ฎ aroma
๐ฎ๐ธ ilmur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ั ะพั ะธัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแ แแแแขแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ aroma
๐ฒ๐ฝ aroma
Etymology
The word 'aroma' comes from the Greek word 'arลma' meaning spice or seasoning. It has been used in English since the early 18th century to describe pleasant smells and fragrances.
See also: aromatic, aromatize, aromatized.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #14,318, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.
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- 14315 epistle
- 14316 faithfulness
- 14317 enslaved
- 14318 aroma
- 14319 panting
- 14320 ghastly
- 14321 irrevocable
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