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Definition of aromatically
aromatically
/ˌær.əˈmæt̬.ɪ.kli/
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Adjective:aromatic
aromatically Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
10
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
5
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• adverb
1
In a fragrant, sweet-smelling, or pleasantly scented manner; with a distinctive and appealing aroma.
Example
"The freshly crushed cardamom pods and cinnamon sticks simmered aromatically in the pot of spiced tea."
2
In terms of organic chemistry, by means of or with respect to an unsaturated ring of atoms stabilized by delocalized pi electrons.
Example
"In this particular molecular structure, the central carbon ring is aromatically stabilized by six delocalized electrons."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Formed in English from 'aromatic' plus the adverbial suffix '-ally', ultimately tracing back through Late Latin 'aromaticus' to Ancient Greek 'arōmatikos', from 'arōma' meaning 'sweet spice or herb'.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Aromatically. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/aromatically