Odoriferous
adjective
Having a strong smell; typically a pleasant one.
The garden was full of odoriferous flowers, attracting many bees.
Often appears as...
- odoriferous plants
- odoriferous substances
Usage tips
Neutral
general, literary, poetic
adjective
Having a strong smell; typically a pleasant one.
The garden was full of odoriferous flowers, attracting many bees.
Often appears as...
- odoriferous plants
- odoriferous substances
Usage tips
Neutral
general, literary, poetic
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Descriptive Language
Using 'odoriferous' can enhance the imagery in writing.
In poetry, describing a scene with 'odoriferous' adds depth.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Connotation
Though often pleasant, be cautious of context as it can imply something strongly scented.
It’s important to clarify if the smell is agreeable.
Pro Tip 3/3Contextual Usage
In a scientific context, it refers to substances that produce a smell.
'Odoriferous' can be used in both everyday and formal language.
Pro Tip 1/3Descriptive Language
Using 'odoriferous' can enhance the imagery in writing.
In poetry, describing a scene with 'odoriferous' adds depth.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Connotation
Though often pleasant, be cautious of context as it can imply something strongly scented.
It’s important to clarify if the smell is agreeable.
Pro Tip 3/3Contextual Usage
In a scientific context, it refers to substances that produce a smell.
'Odoriferous' can be used in both everyday and formal language.
Pro Tip 1/3Descriptive Language
Using 'odoriferous' can enhance the imagery in writing.
In poetry, describing a scene with 'odoriferous' adds depth.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Connotation
Though often pleasant, be cautious of context as it can imply something strongly scented.
It’s important to clarify if the smell is agreeable.
Pro Tip 3/3Contextual Usage
In a scientific context, it refers to substances that produce a smell.
'Odoriferous' can be used in both everyday and formal language.
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