Synonyms of odors

odors

noun

plural of odor

1

as in smells

a special quality or impression associated with something

the antique shop, with its collection of strange and curious items, held an odor of mysticism

Synonyms & Similar Words

• smells
• auras
• aromas
• atmospheres
• feelings
• flavors
• senses
• airs
• vibrations
• moods
• feels
• climates
• ambiences
• tempers
• halos
• karmas
• patinas
• notes
• characteristics
• spirits
• nimbi
• sensations
• romances
• notions
• traits
• images
• properties
• attributes
• pictures
• mystiques
• illusions
• tones
• colors
• aureoles
• peculiarities
• overtones
• suggestions
• genius locis
• characters
• marks
• semblances

2

as in scents

the quality of a thing that makes it perceptible to the sense organs in the nose

some people find the odor of skunk rather pleasant

Synonyms & Similar Words

• scents
• smells
• aromas
• stenches
• sniffs
• fragrances
• perfumes
• whiffs
• malodors
• savors
• spices
• redolences
• stinks
• fragrancies
• musks
• tangs
• attars
• reeks
• bouquets
• funks
• aromaticities
• incenses
• fetors
• rancidities
• ambrosias

3

as in reputations

overall quality as seen or judged by people in general

her movie career has not been in good odor since her latest box office failure

Synonyms & Similar Words

• reputations
• reputes
• names
• reports
• characters
• fames
• notes
• reps
• marks
• notorieties
• honors
• images
• celebrities
• personae
• renowns
• credits
• admirations
• regards
• reverences

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• infamies
• discredit
• reproaches
• ignominies
• disgraces
• shames
• odiums
• opprobriums
• dishonors
• obloquies
• disreputes

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of odors

Kick concerning odors out the window with more must-busting products for $10 or less. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2026

Manage unpleasant odors with a candle or automatic air freshener, take out the trash, and make sure towels are hanging neatly. — Natalia Gonzalez Blanco Serrano, The Spruce, 3 Nov. 2026

Empty it regularly to prevent lingering odors and unnecessary clutter. — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2026

The nearby communities of Val Verde and Castaichave also complained about nauseating odors, headaches and difficulty breathing. — Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026

While rodents normally avoid cat odors, those infected with the parasite can lose some of that natural aversion and even become attracted to cat odors. — Tara Deans, The Conversation, 30 Oct. 2026

Unlike treatments that mask odors with fragrance, Livinguard Fresh targets odor molecules directly on the textile surface. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2026

The operators were also ordered to take several measures to address the odors, determine the root cause of the leachate leaks and conduct additional inspections to prevent or mitigate the gases behind the odors. — Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026