What is another word for odorously?

Pronunciation: [ˈə͡ʊdəɹəsli] (IPA)

Odorously is an adjective that describes something that has a strong or unpleasant smell. This word can also be used to describe a situation or place that is unpleasant or uncomfortable because of its strong smell. There are several synonyms for the word odorously that can be used to convey similar meanings. These synonyms include fetid, malodorous, noisome, fragrant, sweet-smelling, perfumed, and scented. Fetid and malodorous are synonyms that emphasize the unpleasant nature of a situation or smell, while noisome is a synonym that emphasizes the harmful or toxic nature of a smell. Fragrant, sweet-smelling, perfumed, and scented are synonyms that emphasize pleasant smells.

What are the hypernyms for Odorously?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Odorously

The Commission had reserved its decision, and the newspapers had gone off on a number of other scents of wrong-doing that seemed more odorously promising.
"Together"
Robert Herrick (1868-1938)
The two youthful figures passed under the pine-boughs, which closed over them odorously in dark arches of shadow, and wended their slow way down to the seashore, from whence they could see the Royal yacht lying at anchor, every tapering line of her fair proportions distinctly outlined against the sky, and all her masts shining as if they had been washed with silver dew; and the Heir- Apparent to a throne was,-for once in the history of Heir-Apparents,- happy-happy in knowing that he was loved as princes seldom or never are loved,-not for his power, not for his rank, but simply for himself alone, by one of the most beautiful women in the world, who,-if she knew neither the ways of a Court, nor the wiles of fashion,-had something better than either of these,-the sanctity of truth and the strength of innocence.
"Temporal Power"
Marie Corelli
He wiped the bottle carefully, inspected it briefly, and pitched it into the gully, where it smashed odorously upon a rock.
"The Uphill Climb"
B. M. Bower

Related words: smell, odour, smell the roses, smell of roses

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