odiferous Definition
having or giving off a smell, especially an unpleasant or distinctive one.
Using odiferous: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "odiferous" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The odiferous smell of the garbage filled the room.
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The cheese was so odiferous that it made me gag.
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The flowers were not only beautiful but also odiferous.
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The factory produced an odiferous smoke that polluted the air.
odiferous Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for odiferous
- smelly
- stinky
- malodorous
- pungent
- foul-smelling
Phrases with odiferous
odiferous glands
glands in animals that produce and secrete scents or pheromones
Example
The odiferous glands of skunks are used as a defense mechanism.
odiferous emissions
emissions of gases or particles that produce an odor
Example
The odiferous emissions from the factory caused health problems for nearby residents.
cuisine that has a strong and distinctive smell, often considered unpleasant by those who are not accustomed to it
Example
Durian is an odiferous fruit that is popular in Southeast Asia.
Origins of odiferous
from Latin 'odorus', meaning 'having a smell'
Summary: odiferous in Brief
'Odiferous' [oh-dif-er-uhs] is an adjective that describes something that has a smell, especially an unpleasant or distinctive one. It can be used to describe anything from garbage to cheese to flowers. 'Odiferous' is often used in scientific contexts, such as 'odiferous glands,' which produce scents or pheromones in animals.
