Definition

The quality or state of having a strong smell.

Example

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

Conversation

Have you noticed the odorousness of the flowers in the garden lately?

Yeah, it's really strong this time of year!

I love how the odorousness fills the air when I walk by.

Me too! It makes everything feel so much more alive.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Odorousness → It is formed from "odor" (from Latin "odor", meaning smell) and "-ous" (meaning full of) combined with "-ness" (meaning the state of). The word "odorousness" refers to the state of being full of smell or having a strong scent.

Memory Tip

Think of 'odor' as the source of smell, and remember that 'odorousness' means the state of being full of smell.

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