aromatic
ˌærəˈmætɪk
Definition Synonyms

Definition of aromatic - Reverso English Dictionary

Related topics:

Adjective

1.
fragrancehaving a strong, pleasant smell
  • The aromatic herbs made the kitchen smell wonderful..
fragrant perfumed scented
2.
chemistryTECH.related to or containing one or more benzene ringsTECH.
  • Aromatic compounds are essential in organic chemistry..
cyclic

Noun

1.
fragrant substancesubstance with a strong pleasant smell
  • The kitchen was filled with the scent of various aromatics..
fragrance scent
2.
cookingfragrant plant or spice used for flavoring
  • Add an aromatic to enhance the dish's flavor.
herb seasoning spice
3.
chemistryTECH.compound with a benzene ring structureTECH.
  • Benzene is a common aromatic in organic chemistry.
Add a suggestion |

Images of aromatic

  • aromatic: fragrant plant or spice used for flavoring
    fragrant plant or spice used for flavoring

Expressions with aromatic

💡 Discover popular phrases, idioms, collocations, or phrasal verbs. Click any expression to learn more, listen to its pronunciation, or save it to your favorites.
rice known for its floral fragrance
She prefers aromatic rice for her curry dishes.
lacking a noticeable or pleasant smell
The non-aromatic candle did not fill the room with scent.
organic compound with an amino group linked to an aromatic ring
Aniline is a simple aromatic amine used in dye production.
hydrocarbon with one or more benzene rings
Toluene is an aromatic compound used in paint thinners.

Origin of aromatic

Greek, arōmatikos (spicy) + -ic (pertaining to)

Terms with aromatic included in their meaning

💡 A powerful way to uncover related words, idioms, and expressions linked by the same idea — and explore meaning beyond exact word matches.
botany
plant with aromatic leaves used in cooking and teas
cooking
aromatic plant matter used to flavor food
bayn.
cooking
tree with aromatic leaves used in cooking
construction
aromatic softwood used for building, furniture, and storage chests
cooking
aromatic leaves used as seasoning for meats
culinary herb
aromatic herb used in cooking
nature
type of coniferous tree known for aromatic wood
cooking
aromatic bark used as a spice

Examples of aromatic in a sentence

  • She loved the aromatic scent of the candles.
  • Aromatic hydrocarbons are studied in advanced chemistry courses.
  • The aromatic nature of the compound was confirmed through tests.
  • The garden was rich with the smell of aromatics.
  • Aromatics filled the air during the festival.
  • The chef added an aromatic to the stew.

View all translations of aromatic

Click below to see the appropriate translations facing each meaning.
  1. French:aromatique, aromate, ...
  2. German:aromatisch, Aromastoff, ...
  3. Italian:profumato, sostanza aromatica, ...
  4. Spanish:fragante, sustancia aromática, ...
  5. Portuguese:aromático, substância aromática, ...
  6. Chinese:芳香的, 香料, ...
  7. Japanese:芳香のある, 芳香剤, ...
  8. Arabic:عَطِر, مَادَّةٌ عِطْرِيَّة, ...
  9. Hebrew:רֵיחָנִי, חֹמֶר רֵיחָנִי, ...
  10. Russian:ароматный, ароматическое вещество, ...
  11. Ukrainian:запашний, ароматик, ...
  12. Hindi:सुगंधित, सुगंधित पदार्थ, ...
Browse the dictionary entries starting with “a”:

Discover how Reverso redefines the dictionary

Go beyond “simple words”

Get more than a simple definition

Go from understanding to mastery