ngào ngạt
[ŋaːw˨˩ ŋaːt̚˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adjective) strong, overstimulating, and overflowed with fragrance.
Adjective
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Cánh đồng ấy bây giờ ngào ngạt mùi oải hương.That field has nowadays been overflowed with the smell of lavenders.
Tôi bỗng ngửi thấy mùi thơm ngào ngạt toát ra từ quán cà phê.I suddenly smelt a strong fragrance coming from the coffee shop.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “ngào ngạt” mean?
(adjective) strong, overstimulating, and overflowed with fragrance.
Is “ngào ngạt” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.