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aroma

noun

Simple meaning

A distinctive odor that is pleasant.

Pronunciation

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erohmuh

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ɚˈoʊmə

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Definition

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noun

  1. A smell; especially a pleasant spicy or fragrant one.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
C1 · Advanced
Frequency
Moderately Common
Typical Use
Neutral / general English

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Aura for this meaning

This meaning: A smell; especially a pleasant spicy or fragrant one.

Used this way, aroma is a reasonably familiar word with a mildly favourable edge. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

Emotional tone
Slightly positive
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Moderate
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
Positive and appreciative
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

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More ways to use aroma

  • “The wonderful aroma of fresh baked cookies filled the kitchen.”noun

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sweet aromadelicious aromapleasant aromarich aromastrong aromafaint aromadelicate aromafragrant aroma

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Similar Words, What’s the Difference?

Close in meaning, but not always interchangeable.

  • fragrance

    A pleasant smell or odour.

  • scent

    A distinctive smell.

  • odor

    Any smell, whether fragrant or offensive.

  • perfume

    A pleasant smell; the scent, odor, or odoriferous particles emitted from a sweet-smelling substance; a pleasant odor.

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Synonyms

Sense: smell

odorscentperfumefragrance

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