Does Aromatic Mean Fragrant?

If something is aromatic, it smells good. Think fragrant roses, savory spices, freshly cut grass, or spring rain. ... While aromatic means "having a pleasant smell," aroma means just "smell" — that smell could be pleasant, or it could be the nastiest, mustiest, old-cheesiest smell on the planet.

Is aromatic same as smelly?

Odors are also known as aromas or fragrances and (if they are unpleasant) as reeks, stenches, and stinks. The type of molecule that produces an odor is called an aroma compound or an odorant.

What is meant by the word aromatic?

1 : of, relating to, or having aroma: a : having a noticeable and pleasant smell : fragrant aromatic herbs aromatic wines. b : having a strong smell The peat burns with a pungently aromatic smoke. c : having a distinctive quality.