The difference between Odoriferous and Odorous

When used as adjectives, odoriferous means having an odor or fragrance, whereas odorous means having a distinctive odor.


check bellow for the other definitions of Odoriferous and Odorous

  1. Odoriferous as an adjective:

    Having an odor or fragrance.

  1. Odorous as an adjective:

    Having a distinctive odor.

    Examples:

    "The table was piled with odorous lilies."

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