odorous

adjective

odor·ous ˈō-də-rəs How to pronounce odorous (audio)

: having an odor: such as

: fragrant

: malodorous

odorously adverb

odorousness noun

Example Sentences

Odorous cheeses need to be tightly wrapped.

Recent Examples on the Web Plus, this alcohol-free formula is made with naturally purifying ingredients such as witch hazel, tea tree oil, and chamomile, which gently kill odorous bacteria and soothe your underarm skin.

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

odorous

adjective

as in odoriferous

Synonyms & Similar Words

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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.

odorous cheeses should be tightly wrapped

The meanings of aromatic and odorous largely overlap; however, aromatic applies to things emitting pungent often fresh odors.

an aromatic blend of tobaccos

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.

a fragrant rose

The words redolent and odorous are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, redolent applies usually to a place or thing impregnated with odors.

the kitchen was redolent of garlic and tomatoes

单词	odorous
释义	odorous adjective odor·ous ˈō-də-rəs : having an odor: such as a : fragrant b : malodorous odorously adverb odorousness noun Example Sentences Odorous cheeses need to be tightly wrapped. Recent Examples on the Web Plus, this alcohol-free formula is made with naturally purifying ingredients such as witch hazel, tea tree oil, and chamomile, which gently kill odorous bacteria and soothe your underarm skin. 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 First Known Use 15th century, in the meaning defined above Medical Definition odorous adjective odor·ous ˈōd-ə-rəs : having an odor: as a : having a sweet or pleasant odor b : having a bad odor odorous adjective as in odoriferous Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance 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 See More 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. odorous cheeses should be tightly wrapped The meanings of aromatic and odorous largely overlap; however, aromatic applies to things emitting pungent often fresh odors. an aromatic blend of tobaccos 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. a fragrant rose The words redolent and odorous are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, redolent applies usually to a place or thing impregnated with odors. the kitchen was redolent of garlic and tomatoes
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odorous

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