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jumentous

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The word "jumentous" is an adjective that describes something that smells very strong and unpleasant, similar to the odor associated with animals that carry heavy loads, like horses or donkeys. The term is quite rare and is not commonly used in everyday conversation.

Usage Instructions:
  • You can use "jumentous" to describe any strong, animal-like smell, particularly in a negative context.
  • It's often used in literary or descriptive writing rather than in casual speech.
Example:
  • "After the rain, the barn had a jumentous odor that reminded me of the horses that lived there."
Advanced Usage:
  • In literature or poetry, "jumentous" could be used to evoke strong sensory images or to set a specific atmosphere in a scene.
  • You might find it in discussions about environments or settings that include livestock.
Word Variants:
  • There are no direct variants of "jumentous," but related terms include:
    • "Jument" (noun): An animal used for carrying loads, specifically a beast of burden.
    • "Jumentary" (adjective): Pertaining to or characteristic of juments.
Different Meanings:
  • "Jumentous" is primarily focused on smell. It doesn’t have alternative meanings, but it is closely related to descriptions of animal-like characteristics.
Synonyms:
  • Odorous
  • Fetid
  • Rank
  • Pungent
  • Stinky
Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:
  • There are no direct idioms or phrasal verbs that include "jumentous," but you could use phrases like "smells like a farm" or "has a barnyard odor" to convey a similar meaning in a more common way.
Adjective
  1. smelling strongly like a beast of burden
    • jumentous urine

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