odorous
The word “odorous” has 3 syllables: o-do-rous
It's pronounced as /ˈoʊ.dər.əs/
What is synonym and antonym for odorous?
In the thesaurus, “odorous” has 57 synonyms and 23 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for odorous along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for odorous
- ambrosial
- aromatic
- balmy
- clean
- dank
- effluvious
- fetid
- flavorsome
- flowery
- foul
- fragrant
- fresh
- fruity
- heady
- honeyed
- loud
- malodorous
- mephitic
- miasmic
- moldy
- musty
- nauseous
- odiferous
- odored
- odoriferant
- odoriferous
- offensive
- olfactive
- olfactory
- perfumatory
- perfumed
- perfumy
- pungent
- pure
- putrid
- redolent
- reeking
- rotten
- savorous
- savory
- savoury
- scent-laden
- scented
- scentful
- skunky
- smelly
- spicy
- stagnant
- stale
- stinking
- strong
- sweet
- sweet-scented
- sweet-smelling
- tumaceous
- unsavory
- whiffy
Antonyms for odorous
- fetid
- foul
- fusty
- gamey
- gamy
- malodorous
- musty
- noisome
- odorless
- putrid
- rancid
- rank
- reeking
- reeky
- skunky
- smelly
- stale
- stenchful
- stenchy
- stinking
- stinky
- strong
- unscented
Meanings of odorous
- adjective
- Having a distinctive odor.
Example Sentences
- The odorous scent of the flowers filled the garden, attracting bees and butterflies.
- After the rain, the air was filled with the odorous aroma of wet earth and fresh grass.
- The chef used an odorous spice blend to enhance the flavor of the dish, making it irresistible.
- Some people find the odorous smell of durian to be delightful, while others cannot stand it.
- The factory had to improve its ventilation system to reduce the odorous emissions that affected nearby residents.
On this page you'll find 80 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to odorous, such as: ambrosial, aromatic, balmy, clean, dank, effluvious, fetid.
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Related Words
rancidity
- acridness
- badness
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- rankness
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odoriferous
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nasty
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- abstract
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