NYT Dictionary

FRAGRANT

/ˈfɹeɪ.ɡɹənt/
AdjectiveFRA-grantfra-grant · 2 syllablesGrade 5

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2020, 2024

Meaning

Sweet-smelling; having a pleasant (usually strong) scent or fragrance.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

Borrowed from Latin frāgrāns, present active participle of frāgrō (“to smell”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

aromaticambrosialaromatiquebalmyfragrantredolentsweet-smellingflowerydelectabledelicious

Antonyms

fetidnoisomepungentsmellymalodorous

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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