Odour
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Nose Reaction
Used to describe a physical smell, triggering a sensory response in the nose. The strong odour of garlic permeated the kitchen.
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Positive or Negative
Can express a pleasant scent or a foul smell, context indicates which one. She loved the sweet odour of roses in the garden.
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Intensity Matters
Often used when the smell is noticeable or strong, not for faint scents. An overpowering odour of fish filled the marketplace.