ODOROUS


Meaning of ODOROUS in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈō-də-rəs ]

adjective

Date: 15th century

: having an odor: as

a. : fragrant

b. : malodorous

• odor·ous·ly adverb

• odor·ous·ness noun

Synonyms:

odorous , fragrant , redolent , aromatic mean emitting and diffusing scent. odorous applies to whatever has a strong distinctive smell whether pleasant or unpleasant

odorous cheeses should be tightly wrapped

fragrant applies to things (as flowers or spices) with sweet or agreeable odors

a fragrant rose

redolent applies usually to a place or thing impregnated with odors

the kitchen was redolent of garlic and tomatoes

aromatic applies to things emitting pungent often fresh odors

an aromatic blend of tobaccos

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.