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aromatic

ar·o·mat·ic

aromatic

 
pronunciation:
ae r mae tihk
parts of speech:
adjective, noun
features:
Word Combinations (adjective)
part of speech: adjective
definition 1: of or having an aroma, esp. a fragrant or sweet one.
In my cooking, I like to use aromatic herbs such as dill, fennel, and basil.
synonyms:
ambrosial, fragrant, odoriferous, redolent
antonyms:
acrid
similar words:
balmy, odorous, perfumed, savory, scented
definition 2: of or being benzene or a benzene-related compound.
similar words:
aliphatic
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part of speech: noun
definition: an aromatic plant or compound.
synonyms:
balm
similar words:
compound, herb, perfume, plant, spice
derivations: aromatically (adv.), aromaticness (n.)