adj.
Having a distinctive odor: odorous jasmine flowers; odorous garbage.
odorously o'dor·ous·ly adv.
odorousness o'dor·ous·ness n.
odorous
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o·dor·ous (ō'dər-əs)  |
| Antonyms: odorous |
adj
Definition: having fragrance
Antonyms: odorless
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IN BRIEF: Having a strong smell.
The odorous lilies were immediately evident upon entering the church.
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The adjective has 3 meanings:
Meaning #1:
having odor or a characteristic odor
Synonym: odourous
Antonym: odorless (meaning #1)
Meaning #2:
emitting an odor
Synonym: odoriferous
Meaning #3:
having a natural fragrance
Synonyms: odoriferous, perfumed, scented, sweet, sweet-scented, sweet-smelling
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