Definition

Having a strong smell, which can be pleasant or unpleasant.

Example

The odorous flowers filled the garden with their sweet scent.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

Have you noticed that odorous smell coming from the kitchen?

Yeah, I think it's the leftovers I forgot about.

Ugh, that makes sense! It really is a strong and odorous reminder to clean up.

For sure! I’ll take care of it right after this.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Odorous → It is formed from "odor" (from Latin "odor", meaning smell) and "-ous" (meaning full of). The word "odorous" means full of smell, typically referring to a strong or distinctive scent.

Memory Tip

Think of 'odor' as a reference to smell, and remember that 'odorous' means something that is full of smell.

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