Red"o*lent (-lent), a. [L.
redolens, -entis, p. pr. of redolere to emit a
scent, diffuse an odor; pref. red-, re-, re- +
olere to emit a smell. See Odor.] Diffusing odor or
fragrance; spreading sweet scent; scented; odorous; smelling; --
usually followed by of. "Honey redolent of
spring." Dryden. -- Red"o*lent*ly,
adv.
Gales . . . redolent of joy and
youth.
Gray.