ODOR Synonyms
There are 7 hypernyms of the word odor. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for ODOR
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scent | nounn | |||||||
noun • a distinctive odor that is pleasant • an odor left in passing by which a person or animal can be traced • any property detected by the olfactory system verb • cause to smell or be smelly • catch the scent of; get wind of • apply perfume to | ||||||||
perfume | nounn | |||||||
noun • a distinctive odor that is pleasant • a toiletry that emits and diffuses a fragrant odor verb • fill or impregnate with an odor • apply perfume to | ||||||||
smell | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form • any property detected by the olfactory system • the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people • the faculty that enables us to distinguish scents • the act of perceiving the odor of something verb • inhale the odor of; perceive by the olfactory sense • emit an odor • smell bad • have an element suggestive (of something) • become aware of not through the senses but instinctively | ||||||||
aroma | nounn | |||||||
noun • any property detected by the olfactory system • a distinctive odor that is pleasant | ||||||||
bouquet | nounn | |||||||
noun • an arrangement of flowers that is usually given as a present • a pleasingly sweet olfactory property | ||||||||
fragrance | nounn | |||||||
noun • a distinctive odor that is pleasant • a pleasingly sweet olfactory property | ||||||||
redolence | nounn | |||||||
noun • a pleasingly sweet olfactory property | ||||||||
reek | verbv | |||||||
noun • a distinctive odor that is offensively unpleasant verb • have an element suggestive (of something) • smell badly and offensively • be wet with sweat or blood, as of one's face • give off smoke, fumes, warm vapour, steam, etc. | ||||||||
stench | nounn | |||||||
noun • a distinctive odor that is offensively unpleasant | ||||||||
tang | nounn | |||||||
noun • a tart spicy quality • the imperial dynasty of China from 618 to 907 • the taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mouth • a common rockweed used in preparing kelp and as manure • brown algae seaweed with serrated edges • any of various coarse seaweeds • any of various kelps especially of the genus Laminaria | ||||||||
whiff | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a short light gust of air • a lefteye flounder found in coastal waters from New England to Brazil • a strikeout resulting from the batter swinging at and missing the ball for the third strike verb • perceive by inhaling through the nose • drive or carry as if by a puff of air • strike out by swinging and missing the pitch charged as the third • smoke and exhale strongly • utter with a puff of air | ||||||||
esteem | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded) • a feeling of delighted approval and liking • an attitude of admiration or esteem verb • regard highly; think much of • look on as or consider | ||||||||
odour | nounn | |||||||
noun • the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form • any property detected by the olfactory system | ||||||||
repute | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the state of being held in high esteem and honor verb • look on as or consider | ||||||||
olfactory perception | nounn | |||||||
noun • the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form | ||||||||
olfactory property | nounn | |||||||
noun • any property detected by the olfactory system | ||||||||
olfactory sensation | nounn | |||||||
noun • the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form |