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Definition of redolence

redolence

/ˈrɛdələns/
red · o · lence
Adverb:redolently
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Plural:redolences
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Adjective:redolent
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• noun

1

A strong, pleasant, or sweet-smelling odor; a pervasive fragrance or aroma.

Example

"Walking through the botanical conservatory, we were greeted by the rich redolence of blooming jasmine and damp earth."

2

The quality of strongly evoking, suggesting, or calling to mind a particular memory, era, or atmosphere.

Example

"The historic coastal inn retained a charming redolence of nineteenth-century maritime life."

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• Nearby Words

redness
redo
redock
redolence
redolently
redouble
redpoll

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late Middle English period from Old French redolence, from Latin redolentia, derived from the verb redolēre ('to emit a scent or diffuse an odor'), combining red- ('back' or 'intensively') and olēre ('to smell').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Redolence. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/redolence
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