MALODOROUS

malodorous, malodourous, unpleasant-smelling, ill-smelling, stinky

(adjective) having an unpleasant smell

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

malodorous (comparative more malodorous, superlative most malodorous)

Having a bad odor.

(figuratively) Highly improper.

Synonyms

• (having a bad odor): foul, putrid, smelly, stinky, stenchy, fetid, funky, noisome, reeky, reeking, stinking, mephitic, foul-smelling, rank, rotten, smelly, vile, offensive; see also malodorous

Antonyms

• (having a good odor): fragrant

Source: Wiktionary


Mal*o"dor*ous, a.

Definition: Offensive to the sense of smell; ill-smelling. -- Mal*o"dor*ous*ness. n. Carlyle. [1913 Webster]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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