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Learn a Word Daily — Redolent
Today’s word is "Redolent": Strongly reminiscent or suggestive of something.
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Word of the Day · December 18, 2025
Redolent
RED-uh-lunt · adjective
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Definition
- Strongly reminiscent or suggestive of something.
- Having a strong, pleasant, or distinctive smell; fragrant.
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Origin & Etymology
From Latin redolere, meaning “to emit a scent.” In English, it gained a figurative sense: not just smelling like something, but calling it vividly to mind.
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Nuance
Redolent often links scent and memory — a smell that doesn’t just linger, but transports you to a particular time, place, or feeling.
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Usage
“The old cabin was redolent of pine, smoke, and forgotten summers.”
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Fun Fact
Writers love redolent in sensory description because it lets them turn a simple smell into an emotional or nostalgic image.
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