Definition

Having a strong or unpleasant smell.

Example

The odoriferous garbage attracted many flies.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

I walked by that new restaurant, and it had such an odiferous smell coming from it.

Really? Was it bad or just strong?

It was definitely strong, but some things smelled delicious!

I guess that’s a good sign, then! Maybe we should check it out.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Odiferous → It is formed from "od" (from Latin "odor", meaning smell) and "ferous" (from Latin "ferre", meaning to bear or carry). The word "odiferous" means bearing or carrying a smell, typically a pleasant one.

Memory Tip

Think of 'odor' as a smell that is 'carried' ('ferous') by something, which helps you remember that 'odiferous' refers to something that has a smell.

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