sulfurous

/sʌlfˈɜrəs/

Definitions

1. adjective

having the smell of sulfur; relating to or containing sulfur

“The sulfurous fumes emanating from the volcano caused concern for nearby residents.”

2. noun

a smell or odor resembling that of sulfur

“The sulfurous smell in the kitchen was overpowering.”

3. adverb

in a sulfurous manner or with a sulfurous smell

“The sulfurous air hung heavily over the valley.”

Synonyms

  • sulfidic
  • sulfuric

Antonyms

  • neutral
  • odorless