# aromatic

/ˌɛɹəˈmætɪk/ (US) · /ɐɹəʊmˈætɪk/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/aromatic
Updated: 2026-05-04

## Definition

having a pleasant, strong smell. You use this word for food, plants, or spices that smell good.

For teachers: characterized by a pleasant and distinctive odor; often used in culinary and botanical contexts to describe flavor-enhancing qualities.

## Examples

- The kitchen smelled aromatic with fresh herbs.
- She added aromatic spices like cumin and coriander to the stew.
- The garden was filled with the aromatic scent of jasmine and rose bushes blooming in the evening heat.

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