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aroma

noun/əˈrəʊmə/ (uh-ROH-muh)Level B2
aroma meaning picture: Steam rising as a cook lifts the lid of a big pot of biryani in a busy kitchen, eyes closed, breathing in the smell
Picture meaning of “aroma” — a strong, pleasant smell, especially of food, drink or spices

a strong, pleasant smell, especially of food, drink or spices

An aroma is a nice smell that fills the air, like fresh coffee, baking bread or a tadka of spices in hot ghee.

aroma meaning in Hindi

तेज़, सुखद गंध, ख़ासकर खाने, पेय या मसालों की; सुगंध, महक

Aroma एक अच्छी गंध है जो हवा में फैल जाती है, जैसे ताज़ी कॉफ़ी, सिकती रोटी या गर्म घी में मसालों का तड़का।

Examples

  1. The aroma of fresh filter coffee drifted out of the kitchen every morning.हर सुबह रसोई से ताज़ी फ़िल्टर कॉफ़ी की महक आती थी।
  2. Basmati rice is prized for its long grains and distinctive aroma.बासमती चावल अपने लंबे दानों और ख़ास सुगंध के लिए मशहूर है।

Synonyms & antonyms

fragrancescentsmellperfumestenchstink

Memory trick

Ah-ROMA! One sniff of Nani's kitchen and you say 'Ahh...'.

💡 Did you know?

Aromatherapy uses scented plant oils in the belief that pleasant smells can improve mood and wellbeing.

Word origin

From Greek arōma, 'spice or sweet herb', via Latin. In English it first meant a spice, then the pleasant smell itself.

aroma meaning in other languages

Hindi · हिन्दीतेज़, सुखद गंध, ख़ासकर खाने, पेय या मसालों की; सुगंध, महक
Arabic · العربيةرائحة قوية طيّبة، خاصة للطعام أو الشراب أو التوابل؛ عبير، رائحة زكية
French · Françaisodeur forte et agréable, surtout de nourriture, de boisson ou d'épices ; arôme
Indonesian · Bahasa Indonesiabau yang kuat dan sedap, terutama dari makanan, minuman, atau rempah; aroma
Chinese · 中文浓郁宜人的气味,尤指食物、饮料或香料的;香气,芳香

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