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o·dour O0034000 (ō′dər)n. Chiefly British Variant of odor.odour (ˈəʊdə) or odorn1. the property of a substance that gives it a characteristic scent or smell2. a pervasive quality about something: an odour of dishonesty. 3. repute or regard (in the phrases in good odour, in bad odour)[C13: from Old French odur, from Latin odor; related to Latin olēre to smell, Greek ōzein] ˈodourless, ˈodorless adjo•dour (ˈoʊ dər)
n. Chiefly Brit. odor. Thesaurus| Noun | 1. |  odour - the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form; "she loved the smell of roses"olfactory perception, olfactory sensation, smell, odoraesthesis, esthesis, sensation, sense datum, sense experience, sense impression - an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation; "a sensation of touch"scent - an odor left in passing by which a person or animal can be tracedfragrance, perfume, scent, aroma - a distinctive odor that is pleasantfetor, foetor, malodor, malodour, reek, stench, stink, mephitis - a distinctive odor that is offensively unpleasantacridity - having an acrid smell | | 2. |  odour - any property detected by the olfactory systemaroma, odor, olfactory property, smell, scentproperty - a basic or essential attribute shared by all members of a class; "a study of the physical properties of atomic particles"fragrancy, redolence, bouquet, fragrance, sweetness - a pleasingly sweet olfactory propertyfetidness, malodorousness, stinkiness, rankness, foulness - the attribute of having a strong offensive smellmuskiness - having the olfactory properties of muskrancidness - the property of being rancid |
odournoun1. smell, scent, perfume, fragrance, stink, bouquet, aroma, whiff, stench, pong (Brit. informal), niff (Brit. slang), redolence, malodour, fetor the faint odour of whisky on his breath2. atmosphere, feeling, air, quality, spirit, tone, climate, flavour, aura, vibe (slang) a tantalising odour of scandalTranslationsodour (American) odor (ˈəudə) noun a smell (usually particularly good or bad). the sweet odour of roses. 氣味 气味ˈodourless adjective 無氣味的 无气味的
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in bad odorIn a state in which one is the subject of another's displeasure or ire. I've been in bad odor with my next door neighbor ever since my dog destroyed her garden. Unless you like being in bad odor with your teachers, you should stop disrupting their classes!See also: bad, odorin good odorIn a pleasant or favorable relationship with someone. I've been in good odor with my next door neighbor ever since I brought her some of my homemade cookies. Your sister is in good odor with her teachers because she always completes her homework on time.See also: good, odorbe in bad odor withTo be the target of another's anger or unhappiness. I've been in bad odor with Tiffany ever since she found out that I started that rumor about her. You will be in bad odor with the boss if you keep coming into work late.See also: bad, odorbe in good odor with (one)To be in a pleasant or favorable relationship with one. I've been in good odor with my next-door neighbor ever since I brought her some of my homemade cookies. Your sister is in good odor with her teachers because she always completes her homework on time.See also: good, odorodor of sanctity1. Literally, a specific scent said to emanate from the body of a saint of the Catholic Church. I had never believed it, but upon entering the small crypt that held the saint's remains, I too could perceive the odor of sanctity so many religious writers had detailed before.2. By extension, a state of grace, saintliness, or holiness. The nun, who tirelessly devoted her life to helping the poor of her nation, died in an odor of sanctity at the age of 97.3. Smug and often hypocritical moral or social righteousness; sanctimoniousness. The author provides an extremely compelling moral argument, without enshrouding the entire narrative with an odor of sanctity.See also: odor, of, sanctityodor of sanctityFig. an atmosphere of excessive holiness or piety. I hate their house. There's such an odor of sanctity with Bibles and holy pictures everywhere. The huge, medieval Gothic cathedral had a distinct odor of sanctity.See also: odor, of, sanctityodor of sanctityExaggerated or hypocritical piety, an assumption of moral superiority, as in This candidate puts off some voters with his odor of sanctity. This expression, originating in the medieval idea that the dead body of a saintly individual gives off a sweet smell, was used to describe saintliness in the mid-1700s. Today it is generally used ironically. See also: odor, of, sanctityin bad odour OLD-FASHIONEDIf someone or something is in bad odour with a person or group, that person or group disapproves of them or is angry with them. Note: `Odour' is spelled `odor' in American English. The government is in bad odour with human rights groups. Malcolm was in bad odour with his father over an embarrassing incident. Note: You can say that someone or something is in good odour with a person or group when that person or group approves of them or thinks they have done something good. The agency has managed to keep out of trouble since he started working there and he is keen to leave while it is still in good odour.See also: bad, odourbe in good (or bad) odour with someone be in (or out of) favour with someone.See also: good, odour, someoneodour of sanctity 1 a state of holiness. 2 sanctimoniousness. derogatory This expression is a translation of the French idiom odeur de sainteté . It refers to a sweet or balsamic odour which was reputedly emitted by the bodies of saints at or after death, and which was regarded as evidence of their sanctity.See also: odour, of, sanctitybe in good/bad ˈodour (with somebody) (formal) have/not have somebody’s approval and support: He’s in rather bad odour with his boss at the moment.See also: bad, good, odourMedicalSeeodorodourenUK
Related to odour: body odourSynonyms for odournoun smellSynonyms- smell
- scent
- perfume
- fragrance
- stink
- bouquet
- aroma
- whiff
- stench
- pong
- niff
- redolence
- malodour
- fetor
noun atmosphereSynonyms- atmosphere
- feeling
- air
- quality
- spirit
- tone
- climate
- flavour
- aura
- vibe
Synonyms for odournoun the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous formSynonyms- olfactory perception
- olfactory sensation
- smell
- odor
Related Words- aesthesis
- esthesis
- sensation
- sense datum
- sense experience
- sense impression
- scent
- fragrance
- perfume
- aroma
- fetor
- foetor
- malodor
- malodour
- reek
- stench
- stink
- mephitis
- acridity
noun any property detected by the olfactory systemSynonyms- aroma
- odor
- olfactory property
- smell
- scent
Related Words- property
- fragrancy
- redolence
- bouquet
- fragrance
- sweetness
- fetidness
- malodorousness
- stinkiness
- rankness
- foulness
- muskiness
- rancidness
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