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odorous
This term describes a strong olfactory presence without inherently assigning a positive or negative value. While it can describe the sweet fragrance of a flower, it is frequently employed in technical or clinical contexts to describe pungent, chemical, or unpleasant smells. It focuses on the intensity and existence of the scent rather than the emotional reaction to it.
In modern usage, the word often leans toward the negative or clinical, whereas words like fragrant or aromatic are preferred for pleasant scents. Using odorous in a social context can sometimes imply a subtle criticism of someone's personal hygiene or the state of a room, making it a more neutral but potentially loaded descriptor than simply saying something smells.
Meanings
Examples
The waste bin had become incredibly odorous after sitting in the sun.
These odorous herbs are essential for a traditional stew.
These odorous herbs are essential for a traditional stew.
Ugh, why is the locker room so odorous today?
The detective noted the odorous scent of bitter almonds in the room.
I love how odorous the air becomes after a heavy rain in the forest.
The chemical spill left an odorous residue on the laboratory floor.
She stepped into the garden and breathed in the odorous blooms of jasmine.
Some fungi are highly odorous to attract insects for spore dispersal.