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redolent of

 

Definitions from WordNet

Adjective redolent of has 1 sense
  1. evocative, redolent, redolent of, remindful, reminiscent, reminiscent of - serving to bring to mind; "cannot forbear to close on this redolent literary note"- Wilder Hobson; "a campaign redolent of machine politics"
    Antonyms: unmindful, forgetful, mindless (indirect, via mindful)

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Term: redolent of

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense: Evoking memories or associations; suggestive of something

Example sentence: The aroma of freshly baked cookies wafting through the house was redolent of my grandmother's kitchen.


Part of Speech: Preposition

Sense: Reminiscent of; characterized by a particular aroma or smell

Example sentence: The air in the garden was redolent of blooming roses.


Part of Speech: Adverb

Sense: In a manner that suggests or brings to mind

Example sentence: The old photograph album, when opened, released a musty smell that redolently transported me back to my childhood.


Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense: Indicative or suggestive of

Example sentence: The dilapidated buildings on the street were redolent of a forgotten era.


Part of Speech: Preposition

Sense: In accordance with; characteristic or indicative of

Example sentence: The city's architecture is redolent of its rich historical heritage.


Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense: Highly suggestive; strongly reminiscent or evocative of

Example sentence: The haunting melody of the old song was redolent of love and loss.


Part of Speech: Preposition

Sense: Full of; brimming with

Example sentence: The market was redolent of the vibrant colors and flavors of exotic spices.


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