adj
odorless
OH-duh-luhs
Odorless (adj) means having no smell at all. Example: “Carbon monoxide is odorless, which is what makes it so dangerous.”
adj
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Having no smell at all.
"Carbon monoxide is odorless, which is what makes it so dangerous."
How to use odorless
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishWithout any smell.
UK vs US
American spelling; British English writes this as "odourless".
Common pairings
odorless gas
odorless and colorless
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Etymology
From "odor" plus the suffix "-less", meaning "without".
Synonyms
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odourless
inodorous
Frequently asked questions
What does “odorless” mean?
The word “odorless” means having no smell at all. In plain terms, without any smell.
How do you pronounce “odorless”?
“Odorless” is pronounced OH-duh-luhs (/ˈoʊdɚləs/ in IPA).
How do you use “odorless” in a sentence?
Here is “odorless” used in a sentence: “Carbon monoxide is odorless, which is what makes it so dangerous.”
What part of speech is “odorless”?
“Odorless” is an adjective.