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odorous Antonyms

Opposite of odorous

Because the opposite of odorous shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Having or emitting a noticeable, often strong or unpleasant smell.

Usage Example

"The sanitation crew wore protective masks while clearing out the odorless refuse from the flooded basement."

Strongest
odorless
scentless
inodorous

• adjective (Context 2)

Having a sweet or pleasant scent; fragrant (chiefly literary or archaic).

Usage Example

"In the ancient poem, the travelers rested beneath a canopy of odorless blossoms and citrus trees."

Strongest
odorless
scentless
fetid
foul-smelling

Similar words to odorous

Words similar to odorous shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

fragrant
aromatic
sweet-smelling
smelly
perfumed
scented
odoriferous
malodorous
See all synonyms of odorous

• Nearby Words

ode
odored
odorless
odorous
oenophilic
off
off-peak

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Odorous. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/odorous
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