redolent
adjective
Strongly reminiscent or suggestive of something; fragrant or sweet-smelling; having a specified smell.
Etymology
From Latin redolent- meaning "giving out a smell," from re- (back, again) + olere (to smell).
Examples in Use
- 1.
"The kitchen was redolent of cinnamon and baking bread."
- 2.
"Her memoir was redolent of a bygone era of elegance."
- 3.
"The antique shop was redolent with the smell of old books."
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Fun Fact
Smell is the sense most strongly connected to memory. The olfactory bulb has direct connections to the amygdala and hippocampus, which is why scents can be so powerfully redolent of the past.
Word Game Tips
Letters: 8 letters (R, E, D, O, L, E, N, T)
Scrabble Value: 9 points
Tip: Look for common letter combinations like "RE" at the start of words.
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