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odorous

/ˈəʊ.dər.əs/

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adjective

/ˈəʊ.dər.əs/C2formalobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее прилагательное, означающее имеющий характерный запах, часто используемое в литературных контекстах.

An old-fashioned adjective meaning having a distinctive smell, often used in literary contexts.

  1. Having a noticeable smellB2formal

    Possessing a distinct odor, whether pleasant or unpleasant.

    ruИмеющий заметный запах

    • The kitchen was odorous with the scent of fresh herbs.
    • An odorous gas leaked from the pipe.
    • The room became odorous after the flowers were brought in.

    Synonymsaromaticfragrantodoriferousperfumedredolentscented

    Antonymsodorless

  2. Emitting a smellB2formal

    Releasing or giving off an odor into the surrounding air.

    ruПахучий

    • The garbage bin was odorous in the summer heat.
    • The swamp was odorous with decaying vegetation.
    • The old cheese was particularly odorous.

    Synonymsaromaticfragrantodoriferousperfumedredolentscented

    Antonymsinodorousodorlessscentless

  3. Having a natural fragranceB2formal

    Possessing a pleasant, natural scent, often from plants or flowers.

    ruАроматный

    • The garden was odorous with the fragrance of roses.
    • The pine forest was odorous with a fresh, woody scent.
    • The air was odorous with the perfume of jasmine.

    Synonymsaromaticfragrantperfumedredolentscentedsweet-smelling

    Antonymsodorlessscentless

Forms
  • more odorous comparative form
  • most odorous superlative form
Vocab Bloom Hub English dataset · 0.3.1

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