aromatic
What does "aromatic" mean?
Aromatic describes something that has a pleasant, distinct, and often strong smell. It is commonly associated with natural scents like herbs, spices, flowers, or roasted coffee, evoking a sense of freshness or sensory richness. While "smelly" or "stinky" often carries a negative connotation, "aromatic" is almost always positive. It is a sophisticated way to praise the scent of food, plants, or perfumes. You will frequently hear it used in culinary or botanical contexts to describe ingredients that add depth to a dish or a garden.
"aromatic" in conversation
Cooking dinner
Make sure you crush the garlic before adding it to the pan.
Make sure you crush the garlic before adding it to the pan.
It’s already so aromatic! I love that smell.
It’s already so aromatic! I love that smell.
Used to describe the inviting scent of cooking ingredients.
Visiting a garden
These lavender bushes are beautiful.
These lavender bushes are beautiful.
And so aromatic, too.
And so aromatic, too.
Describes the natural fragrance of plants.
"aromatic" in a sentence
The coffee beans are very aromatic.
The coffee beans are very aromatic.
The chef sautéed the aromatic herbs in olive oil.
The chef sautéed the aromatic herbs in olive oil.
The room was filled with the aromatic scent of sandalwood incense.
The room was filled with the aromatic scent of sandalwood incense.
