Need another word that means the same as “odor”? Find 4 synonyms and 30 related words for “odor” in this overview.
The synonyms of “Odor” are: aroma, odour, scent, smell
According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “odor” as a noun can have the following definitions:
| aroma | A distinctive odor that is pleasant. The tantalizing aroma of fresh coffee. |
| odour | The sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form. A decade of bad odour between Britain and the European Community. |
| scent | A distinctive smell, especially one that is pleasant. I got word that other reporters had picked up the scent. |
| smell | A quality in something that is perceived by the faculty of smell an odour or scent. It had the smell of treason. |
| ambergris | A waxy substance that originates as a secretion in the intestines of the sperm whale, found floating in tropical seas and used in perfume manufacture. |
| ambrosial | Extremely pleasing to the taste; sweet and fragrant. Ambrosial food. |
| aroma | A distinctive odor that is pleasant. The aroma of officialdom. |
| aromatic | An aromatic compound. An aromatic organic compound. |
| foul | Commit a foul break the rules. Foul the water. |
| fragrance | A distinctive odor that is pleasant. The fragrance of fresh ground coffee. |
| frankincense | An aromatic gum resin obtained from various Arabian or East African trees; formerly valued for worship and for embalming and fumigation. |
| incense | Perfume with incense or a similar fragrance. Incense filled the room. |
| infuriate | Make (someone) extremely angry and impatient. I was infuriated by your article. |
| malodorous | Having an unpleasant smell. Leaking taps and malodorous drains. |
| musk | A strong smelling reddish brown substance which is secreted by the male musk deer for scent marking and is an important ingredient in perfumery. |
| musky | Resembling the smell of musk. |
| musty | Stale and unclean smelling. A dark musty library. |
| nosegay | A small bunch of flowers, typically one that is sweet-scented. A nosegay worn at the waist or bodice. |
| odoriferous | Emitting an odor. An odoriferous pile of fish. |
| odorous | Having a natural fragrance. A dark and odorous cave. |
| olfaction | The faculty that enables us to distinguish scents. |
| olfactory | Relating to the sense of smell. The olfactory organs. |
| perfume | Impregnate with perfume or a sweet smelling substance. Her hair was oiled and perfumed. |
| perfumery | A shop that sells perfumes. A department store perfumery. |
| reek | Have an element suggestive (of something. The building reeks of smoke. |
| scent | Sniff the air for a scent. The bull advanced scenting the breeze at every step. |
| sensory | Relating to or concerned in sensation. Sensory neurons. |
| shifty | (of a person or their manner) appearing deceitful or evasive. He had a shifty look about him. |
| smell | Smell bad. Campaigners can smell victory after a long battle. |
| sniff | An act or sound of sniffing. The Olympic hosts will at least get a sniff at a medal. |
| stench | A distinctive odor that is offensively unpleasant. The stench of rotting fish. |
| stink | Having a strong unpleasant smell. The stink of the place hit me as I went in. |
| waft | A gentle movement of air. Sounds wafted into the room. |
| whiff | Perceive by inhaling through the nose. Whiffs of smoke emerged from the boiler. |
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