Redolence: meaning, definitions and examples
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redolence
[ หrษdษlษns ]
scent, smell
Redolence refers to a fragrant or aromatic quality, often associated with pleasant smells that evoke certain feelings or memories. It is frequently used in the context of pleasant odors of flowers or spices. The term can also imply a suggestive or reminiscent quality, where a scent might bring back specific memories or thoughts. In literature, redolence can describe atmospheres created by particular scents that enhance the mood of a scene.
Synonyms
aroma, bouquet, fragrance, odour, scent
Examples of usage
- The redolence of freshly baked cookies filled the room.
- She was captivated by the redolence of the blooming jasmine.
- The redolence of spices wafted through the marketplace.
- He remembered her perfume, a subtle redolence that lingered in the air.
- The garden was full of the redolence of spring flowers.
Translations
Translations of the word "redolence" in other languages:
๐ต๐น aroma
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเฅเคเคเคง
๐ฉ๐ช Duft
๐ฎ๐ฉ aroma
๐บ๐ฆ ะฐัะพะผะฐั
๐ต๐ฑ aromat
๐ฏ๐ต ้ฆใ
๐ซ๐ท arรดme
๐ช๐ธ aroma
๐น๐ท aroma
๐ฐ๐ท ํฅ๊ธฐ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุนุทุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ vลฏnฤ
๐ธ๐ฐ arรณma
๐จ๐ณ ้ฆๆฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ aroma
๐ฎ๐ธ ilmur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะธัั
๐ฌ๐ช แกแฃแ แแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ qoxma
๐ฒ๐ฝ aroma
Etymology
The word 'redolence' originates from the Latin term 'redolens', which is the present participle of 'redolere', meaning 'to emit a smell' or 'to be fragrant'. The Latin root combines 're-' (meaning 'again' or 'back') with 'olere', which translates to 'to smell'. This etymology emphasizes the act of emitting a scent or fragrance. The term first appeared in the English language in the early 17th century, primarily to describe aromatic substances that stimulate the sense of smell in a positive way. Over the centuries, 'redolence' has been associated with both literal and figurative scents, contributing to its richness in literary and poetic contexts.