Meaning
aromatic; fragrant
- having a pleasant strong smell
- full of flavour and aroma
- containing aromatic substances
In a sentence
Questo tè è molto aromatico.
This tea is very aromatic.
Ti piace il riso aromatico?
Do you like aromatic rice?
La salsa non è abbastanza aromatica.
The sauce isn't aromatic enough.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| aromatico | masculine · singular |
| aromatica | feminine · singular |
| aromatici | masculine · plural |
| aromatiche | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often used for herbs, coffee, tea, rice, and sauces.
- For food, it suggests rich smell and flavour, not only perfume.
- Near-synonym: profumato; aromatico is more common in cooking contexts.