Meaning: Strongly reminiscent or suggestive of something; fragrant
Hindi: सुगंधित या याद दिलाने वाला
Synonyms: evocative, reminiscent, fragrant, aromatic
Antonyms: odorless, unrelated
Asked in: SSC MTS 2025 · SSC CGL 2025 T-1
redolent in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC MTS 2025 Spelling
Select the option with the correct spelling that can replace the underlined word in the given sentence. If the spelling in the given sentence is already correct, choose Option "No replacement required".
"The kitchen was redolant of spices, evoking memories of his grandmother's cooking."Answer & explanation
Answer: A) redolent
The word " redolant " in the sentence is misspelt. The correct spelling is "redolent", meaning strongly reminiscent of or having a pleasant smell of something.
Why other options are wrong:
Option 2 - redulent : incorrect spelling.
Option 3 - redulient : incorrect spelling.
Option 4 - No replacement required: wrong — " redolant " is a spelling error that must be corrected to "redolent". - SSC CGL 2025 T-1 Antonyms
Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word. Redolent
Answer & explanation
Answer: D) Unscented
Redolent means having a strong (often pleasant) smell.
Its antonym is "Unscented" — having no smell.
Fragrant, Evocative and Odorous are related/synonymous.
Examples
- “The old house was redolent of her childhood memories.”
redolent – questions
What is the meaning of redolent in Hindi?
redolent means “सुगंधित या याद दिलाने वाला” in Hindi. In English: Strongly reminiscent or suggestive of something; fragrant
What are the synonyms of redolent?
Synonyms of redolent: evocative, reminiscent, fragrant, aromatic.
What is the opposite of redolent?
Antonyms of redolent: odorless, unrelated.
Has redolent been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – redolent has been asked 2 times in SSC exams: SSC MTS 2025, SSC CGL 2025 T-1.