Definition

Having no smell or scent.

Example

The air in the room was odorless, making it feel fresh and clean.

Conversation

Did you know that some cleaning products are odorless?

Really? I didn’t think that was possible for cleaners.

Yeah, it’s great because they don’t leave any strong smells behind.

That sounds perfect for my allergies — I should try them!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Odorless → It is formed from "odor" (from Latin "odor", meaning smell) and "-less" (meaning without). The word "odorless" means without smell or lacking any scent.

Memory Tip

Think of 'odor' as a smell and remember that 'odorless' means lacking any smell.

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