odorous — having a strong smell, especially an unpleasant one
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having a strong smell, especially an unpleasant one
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈoʊdərəs/
Example Sentences
- The civil servant had to inspect the odorous sewage system, holding his nose the entire time.
- My roommate's socks became so odorous that I had to open all the windows.
- The government report warned residents about the odorous emissions from the nearby factory.
odorous
ADJECTIVE[/ˈoʊdərəs/]
having a strong smell, especially an unpleasant one
The odorous cheese cart cleared the entire subway car in seconds.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin odor meaning 'smell' or 'scent'. The suffix -ous (meaning 'full of' or 'having the quality of') was added to create an adjective denoting something that emits or is filled with smell. This word shares etymological roots with perfume, both deriving from the Latin odor.
Breakdown
odor (smell, scent) + -ous (full of, having the quality of) = having the quality of smell; emitting odor
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📝Examples
“The civil servant had to inspect the odorous sewage system, holding his nose the entire time.”
“My roommate's socks became so odorous that I had to open all the windows.”
“The government report warned residents about the odorous emissions from the nearby factory.”
“Some flowers are surprisingly odorous, filling the whole garden with their scent.”
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