Definition

Having a strong smell, often a pleasant one.

Example

The garden was filled with odorful flowers that attracted many bees.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

Have you noticed how odorful the flowers are in the garden?

Yeah, they smell amazing! I love springtime for that reason.

I can't believe how many different scents there are.

Right? Each flower has its own unique odorful aroma.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Odorful is formed from "odor" (from Latin "odor", meaning smell or scent) and "-ful" (meaning full of). The word "odorful" means full of odor or having a strong smell.

Memory Tip

Think of 'odor' as a strong smell, and remember that 'odorful' means full of that smell.

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