odorous

• Adjectif désignant ce qui a une odeur, en particulier une odeur marquée ou caractéristique, souvent employé dans un registre littéraire ou soutenu.

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.

   qui a une odeur perceptible

   • 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.

   Synonymesaromaticfragrantodoriferousperfumedredolentscented

   Antonymesodorless

2. Emitting a smellB2formal

   Releasing or giving off an odor into the surrounding air.

   qui émet une odeur

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

   Synonymesaromaticfragrantodoriferousperfumedredolentscented

   Antonymesinodorousodorlessscentless

3. Having a natural fragranceB2formal

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

   odorant (au sens naturel et agréable)

   • 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.

   Synonymesaromaticfragrantperfumedredolentscentedsweet-smelling

   Antonymesodorlessscentless