odorous
adjective
Example Sentences
Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 12 June 2022 One less common way to counter odorous bacteria is the use of alpha-hydroxy acids. Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 21 Apr. 2022 The brand claims this kills common house ants as well as odorous house and fire ants. Jamie Kim, Good Housekeeping, 18 Apr. 2022 Do not have waxy, oily, resinous or odorous leaves. oregonlive, 31 Mar. 2022 The innovative formula even includes natural probiotics, which will balance the microbial flora of your skin and reduce the odorous overgrowth of bacteria and fungi. The Salt Lake Tribune, 30 Mar. 2022 Symptoms typically occur on areas of the body where your skin rubs together (like the armpits, groin region, under the breasts, or on the butt) and the bumps or sores can leak pus or odorous fluid, according to the Mayo Clinic. Sara Gaynes Levy, SELF, 17 Feb. 2022 On warm days, the Irvington pickle factory was particularly odorous. Justin Ray, Los Angeles Times, 28 Dec. 2021 Sometimes, hidradenitis suppurativa lesions can break open and leak blood, pus, and other odorous fluids, and your skin can be more sensitive when this happens2. Amy Marturana Winderl, SELF, 26 Oct. 2021 See More Word History
15th century, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
odorous
adjective
odorous
adjective
Synonyms & Similar Words
- odoriferous
- odiferous
- odored
- pungent
- spicy
- flowery
- fruity
- aromatic
- fragrant
- scented
- perfumed
- redolent
- pure
- fresh
- ambrosial
- sweet
- savory
- clean
- savoury
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- malodorous
- smelly
- putrid
- stinky
- fetid
- noisome
- rancid
- stinking
- foul
- strong
- reeking
- odorless
- rank
- skunky
- reeky
- musty
- unscented
- stenchy
- stale
- fusty
- stenchful
- gamy
- gamey
Synonym Chooser
Some common synonyms of odorous are aromatic, fragrant, and redolent. While all these words mean "emitting and diffusing scent," odorous applies to whatever has a strong distinctive smell whether pleasant or unpleasant.
The meanings of aromatic and odorous largely overlap; however, aromatic applies to things emitting pungent often fresh odors.
In some situations, the words fragrant and odorous are roughly equivalent. However, fragrant applies to things (such as flowers or spices) with sweet or agreeable odors.
The words redolent and odorous are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, redolent applies usually to a place or thing impregnated with odors.