Odoriferous (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Emitting an odor; "odorous salt pork and weevily hardtack".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The air was thick with the odoriferous smell of rotting fish in the abandoned warehouse.
- After a long hike, Sarah's socks were odoriferous and desperately needed washing.
- The pungent and odoriferous smell of garlic wafted from the kitchen, making everyone's stomach growl with hunger.
- The crew had to contend with the odoriferous salt pork and weevily hardtack that made up most of their diet on the long voyage.
- The trash can was overflowing with odoriferous waste, attracting a swarm of flies and creating an unpleasant atmosphere.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
Having a natural fragrance; "odoriferous spices"; "the odorous air of the orchard"; "the perfumed air of June"; "scented flowers".
Classification
All adjective clusters.