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

Work was continuing around the clock to accelerate the cleanup, reduce odors, protect public health and provide direct assistance to impacted residents, according to the company. — City News Service, Daily News, 6 Aug. 2026

Removing the source of the odors is the primary objective here. — Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026

Police were called to the grandmother's apartment on June 23 after neighbors made a call about suspicious odors. — Matt Foster, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026

Jurado, who represents Boyle Heights, says families have had to deal with swarms of flies, rodents and strong odors from the roughly 85 million pounds of rotten food left behind after the fire. — Chelsea Hylton, CBS News, 4 Aug. 2026

Leaves that are underwater can encourage bacteria, cloud the water, cause odors, and decrease your flower stem’s ability to take up water. — Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Aug. 2026

Damp basement walls, musty odors, and water stains around basement windows are all signs that water may be entering your home’s foundation. — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 3 Aug. 2026

Veterinary experts share tips on how to care for the items that come into contact with our furry companions to promote good health and stave off odors. — Jolie Kerr, Washington Post, 1 Aug. 2026

Skip The Fragrance And Disinfectants One of the biggest misconceptions is that homeowners should spray disinfectants or fragrances into the vents to eliminate odors. — Bianca Lambert, Southern Living, 31 July 2026