Used in a Sentence

odorous

How to use odorous in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for odorous.

Editorial note

But the turd inside is vile, odorous, and steaming.

Examples8
Definitions3
Parts of speech1

Quick take

having odor or a characteristic odor; "odorous jasmine flowers"; "odorous garbage"; "fresh odorous bread"

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of odorous gathered in one view.

adjective

having odor or a characteristic odor; "odorous jasmine flowers"; "odorous garbage"; "fresh odorous bread"

adjective

emitting an odor; "odorous salt pork and weevily hardtack"

adjective

having a natural fragrance; "odoriferous spices"; "the odorous air of the orchard"; "the perfumed air of June"; "scented flowers"

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for odorous.

adjective

having odor or a characteristic odor; "odorous jasmine flowers"; "odorous garbage"; "fresh odorous bread"

adjective

emitting an odor; "odorous salt pork and weevily hardtack"

Example sentences

1

But the turd inside is vile, odorous, and steaming.

2

They work best against ants that are a nuisance in your home, such as the Argentine ant, the Pharoah ant and the odorous house ant.

3

To think that there's some odorous force emanating from these privileged folks, working to keep others out, strikes me as strange.

4

How many parents open up their finances to their kids, to the point where their children may audit for odorous items?

5

> oderousI assume you mean odious not odorous?

6

Underarm odor is largely determined by bacterial breakdown products of fatty acids, steroids, and other aliphatics into odorous compounds such as smaller-chain acids.

7

Every few weeks the soldier would enter a trance-like state, smoking, dressing himself, and aiming his cane like a rifle all while being insensitive to pins, electric shocks, odorous substances, vinegar, noise, and certain light conditions.

8

When it comes to selecting an animal to accompany you on flights, this entails choosing an animal that is likely to fit comfortably, not be unusually odorous or violent, and otherwise be relatively inoffensive to one's fellow passengers, at least to the extent one is able.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use odorous in a sentence?

But the turd inside is vile, odorous, and steaming.

What does odorous mean?

having odor or a characteristic odor; "odorous jasmine flowers"; "odorous garbage"; "fresh odorous bread"

What part of speech is odorous?

odorous is commonly used as adjective.