Definition

The quality or state of having a strong smell or fragrance.

Example

The odoriferousness of the flowers filled the garden with a sweet scent.

Conversation

Did you notice the odoriferousness of the flowers in the garden?

Yeah, it's so sweet and refreshing!

I love how it fills the air with such a nice scent.

Absolutely! It really brightens my mood.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Odoriferousness → It is formed from "odor" (from Latin "odor", meaning smell) and "-iferous" (from Latin "ferre", meaning to bear or carry) combined with the suffix "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "odoriferousness" refers to the quality of bearing or carrying a smell.

Memory Tip

Think of 'odor' as the smell being 'carried' ('-iferous') — that's why 'odoriferousness' means the quality of having a smell.

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