AROMA Synonyms: 80 Similar and Opposite Words

Q: How does the noun 'aroma' contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of aroma are odor , scent , and smell . While all these words mean "the quality that makes a thing perceptible to the olfactory sense," aroma suggests a somewhat penetrating usually pleasant odor. // the aroma of freshly ground coffee

Q: How are the words 'odor' and 'smell' related as synonyms of 'aroma'?

Odor may imply a stronger or more readily distinguished scent or it may be equivalent to smell . // a cheese with a strong odor

Q: In what contexts can 'scent' take the place of 'aroma'?

Although the words scent and aroma have much in common, scent applies to the characteristic smell given off by a substance, an animal, or a plant. // the scent of lilacs

Q: When is 'smell' a more appropriate choice than 'aroma'?

While the synonyms smell and aroma are close in meaning, smell implies solely the sensation without suggestion of quality or character. // an odd smell permeated the room

aroma

noun

ə-ˈrō-mə

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as in scent

a sweet or pleasant smell I love the aroma of bread baking in the oven

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as in smell

the quality of a thing that makes it perceptible to the sense organs in the nose the ripe aroma of a sweatshirt that's in dire need of laundering

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as in aura

a special quality or impression associated with something the aroma of wealth and privilege that pervades the manicured confines of the country club

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How does the noun aroma contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of aroma are odor, scent, and smell. While all these words mean "the quality that makes a thing perceptible to the olfactory sense," aroma suggests a somewhat penetrating usually pleasant odor.

the aroma of freshly ground coffee

How are the words odor and smell related as synonyms of aroma?

Odor may imply a stronger or more readily distinguished scent or it may be equivalent to smell.

a cheese with a strong odor

In what contexts can scent take the place of aroma?

Although the words scent and aroma have much in common, scent applies to the characteristic smell given off by a substance, an animal, or a plant.

the scent of lilacs

When is smell a more appropriate choice than aroma?

While the synonyms smell and aroma are close in meaning, smell implies solely the sensation without suggestion of quality or character.

an odd smell permeated the room

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Recent Examples of aroma The 2021 has aromas of cigar box, saddle leather, red cherry, and a touch of star anise. —

Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 12 Dec. 2024 If your giftee already wears Lancôme La Vie Est Belle, re-up their scent with this holiday gift set that includes a full size of the perfume, plus a scented candle that will fill their home with the very same aroma. —

Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 11 Dec. 2024 This spray features zen-like aromas of beachy coconut and tranquil aloe reminiscent of coastal Guatemala. —

Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024 Fruity is often used to describe aromas or flavors of, well, fruit in a sparkling wine. —

Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 9 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for aroma

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Recent studies seem to substantiate these traditional benefits; consuming rosemary or breathing in its scent have been shown to improve memory and other cognitive functions.

Nina Foster, JSTOR Daily, 20 Dec. 2024
McGowan is hidden among other travelers on the platform, and Bonnie can be seen looking into the face of each one eagerly, her ears perked up and her tail starting to wag as McGowan gets closer, the dog possibly picking up on her scent.

Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024