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odorous
01
having a distinct smell, which can be either pleasant or unpleasant
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
qualitative
Superlative
most odorous
Comparative
more odorous
gradable
Examples
The odorous cheese was a bit too strong for some of the guests.
1.1
possessing a distinct or recognizable scent, often unpleasant
Examples
He wrinkled his nose at the odorous socks left on the floor.
1.2
having a natural and pleasant scent or aroma
Examples
The odorous blossoms of the jasmine plant filled the evening air with a delightful fragrance.
Lexical Tree
inodorous
odorous
odor
