Definition

Causing a strong feeling of dislike or disgust.

Example

The odious smell from the garbage made everyone feel sick.

Conversation

Did you hear about that new restaurant in town?

Yeah, I heard the reviews are pretty odious about the service.

That's disappointing; I was hoping to check it out this weekend.

Maybe we should wait until they improve — no one wants an odious dining experience.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Odious → It is formed from "odium" (meaning hatred) in Latin. The word "odious" describes something that arouses strong dislike or hatred.

Memory Tip

Think of 'odium' meaning hatred to remember that 'odious' refers to something that is very unpleasant or deserving of strong dislike.

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