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redolent

[red-l-uhnt] / ˈrɛd l ənt /


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A slightly sweet, oily scent, redolent of old workshops or antique paraffin lamps.

From BBC • May 3, 2026

Small gestures of sympathy are everywhere, redolent of locals who are not sure what to do, but nonetheless feel like they ought to do something.

From Slate • Feb. 23, 2026

Seen in proximity to “The Seasons,” its optimism felt nostalgically redolent of a very different age.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 22, 2025

There’s a quality of intelligent feeling redolent of Rosalind in “As You Like It” in Wicks’ affecting characterization and luscious singing.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 18, 2025

M. Bouc’s tone was redolent of heartfelt disgust.

From "Murder on the Orient Express" by Agatha Christie




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