odored

adjective

Definition of odorednext
as in odorous

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  1. odorous
  2. odoriferous
  3. odiferous
  4. spicy
Adjective
  • Or a baby changing station may need a diaper genie added to take care of odorous diapers.
    — Nora Colomer, Fox News, 5 Feb. 2025
  • From odorous workout clothes to terribly dingy towels and everything in between, Gain Rinse and Renew breaks down the residue that causes odors deep within fabrics and removes it at the source.
    — Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
Definition of odorous
Adjective
  • Spring with its odoriferous aura of renewal?
    — Tamar Adler, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2025
  • For tacos, there’s no better place to go in Wrigleyville than Big Star and indulge in odoriferous barbeque, or to pick up signature sauces, hit up Smoke Daddy.
    — Wendy Altschuler, Travel + Leisure, 6 Feb. 2025
Definition of odoriferous
Adjective
  • And also a few tips on avoiding being the odiferous traveler yourself.
    — Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 25 Sep. 2024
  • These processes produce odiferous compounds like hydrogen sulfide and methyl mercapatan that foul our breath.
    — Scott LaFee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Feb. 2024
Definition of odiferous
Adjective
  • The admirable Kentucky Freedom Run Farm provides the fine, flavorful lamb for a slow braising and sided with a spicy tomato jam risotto, coriander, mint-and-pistachio gremolata and the reduction of the meat’s juices.
    — John Mariani, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
  • His agenda for a perfect day in L.A. includes a boat party, an ice bath and the most glorious spicy shrimp in town.
    — Michelle Woo, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2025
Definition of spicy
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