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Aroma vs. Odor
Aroma
/əˈrəʊmə/Examples:
The rich aroma of fresh coffee filled the kitchen.A hint of lavender aroma lingered in the air after she left.The garden was bursting with the aroma of blooming roses.
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Odor
/ˈəʊdə/Examples:
The aroma of freshly baked bread filled the air.He immediately noticed the pungent scent of sulfur.The room was filled with the sweet fragrance of roses.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Aroma often carries a positive connotation, while odor can have a negative one.
- When talking about perfumes or pleasant smells from food, aroma is usually the better choice.
- If you describe something as having an odor, it might imply that the smell is strong or unpleasant.
- Think of aroma as welcoming, such as freshly brewed coffee or baking bread.
- Use odor when you are referring to something that might be considered a bad smell, like garbage.
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