C1adjectivefood
US/ˌer.əˈmæt.ɪk/
UK/ˌær.əˈmæt.ɪk/
having a strong and pleasant smell, usually of herbs, spices or cooking
In context
The broth is flavored with aromatic spices like star anise, cinnamon and cardamom.
Lemongrass and ginger make this fish soup wonderfully aromatic.
Cups of aromatic jasmine tea were served as soon as we sat down.
Words that go with aromatic
adjective + noun
- aromatic herbsVietnamese salads are full of fresh aromatic herbs.
- aromatic spicesToast the aromatic spices before you add them to the pot.
- aromatic oilsThe spa uses aromatic oils made from local plants.
- aromatic riceJasmine is an aromatic rice grown widely in the south.
adverb + adjective
- highly aromaticThis variety of rice is highly aromatic when cooked.