Vocabulary Spotlight
Aromatic
Part of Speech: Adjective
Definition: सुगंधित (Sugandhit) – Having a pleasant and distinctive smell, often used for describing herbs, spices, and flowers.
Pronunciation
[ar-uh-mat-ik]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Perfumed – खुशबूदार (Khushbudaar)
Related Words
Odor – गंध (Gandh)
Word Origin
“Aromatic” Greek ke “aroma” se aaya hai jiska matlab hai “pleasant smell”. Yeh herbs aur spices ke case mein common hai.
– “Aromatic” is derived from the Greek word “aroma,” meaning “pleasant smell.” It is commonly used for herbs, spices, and fragrant plants.
Word Family
Adjective: Aromatic – सुगंधित (Sugandhit)
Noun: Aroma – सुगंध (Sugandh)
Usage Examples
1. Indian spices apne aromatic qualities ke liye world famous hain.
– Indian spices are world-famous for their aromatic qualities.
2. Usne aromatic candles use karke room mein fresh feel banaya.
– She used aromatic candles to make the room feel fresh.
Cultural Note
India mein aromatic plants jaise tulsi aur dhoop ka istmaal bahut common hai, jo sukhad smell aur spiritual shanti pradan karte hain.
In Context
“Aromatic” ka use waise items ke liye hota hai jo khushboo failate hain, jaise ki spices, essential oils aur flowers.
Vocabulary Challenge
“Aromatic” ka sabse kareeb matlab kya hai?
“Aromatic” shabd kis bhasha se aaya hai?