Adjectives of Smell

aromatic

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/ɛ.rə.mæ.tɪk/ or /e.rē.mā.tik/

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having a strong and pleasant smell

putrid

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breaking down and rotting, typically referring to organic material

rancid

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(of food) having a spoiled or decomposed smell, typically due to the breakdown of fats or oils

sweet-smelling

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/swˈiːtsmˈɛlɪŋ/

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having a pleasant and sweet aroma

odorous

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/oʊ.dɜ.rəs/ or /ooo.dē.rēs/

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possessing a distinct or recognizable scent, often unpleasant

perfumed

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/pɜr.fjumd/ or /pēr.fyoomd/

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infused or treated with a fragrance, typically through the application of a scented substance like perfume, to impart a pleasant smell

fusty

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having a stale and old smell, often suggesting a lack of freshness or cleanliness

fetid

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/fɛ.təd/ or /fe.tēd/

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having a strong and unpleasant smell

smoky

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having a strong smell of smoke

citrusy

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having a taste or smell that is reminiscent of citrus fruits, like lemons, oranges, or limes