malodorous

[mal-oh-der-uhs] / mælˈoʊ dər əs /

ADJECTIVE

foul-smelling

Synonyms

WEAK

bad decayed decomposed fetid foul frowzy funky fusty gamy high infested lousy mephitic musty nasty nauseating noisome noxious off offensive pestilential poisonous polluted putrid rancid rank reeking rotten smelly stale stenchful stinking strong tainted vile

Antonyms

WEAK

aromatic fragrant perfumed savory sweet

Example Sentences

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The malodorous perfume of rotting food has begun escaping from some rubbish bags and overflowing bins.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 14, 2023

If Musk continues down this road, Twitter won’t be a beacon of free speech, but a miasmic, malodorous swamp.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 14, 2022

Volunteer Phil Gould, who has been tending the orchid, said it holds a "malodorous fascination" for him.

From BBC • Oct. 28, 2022

These microbes break down odorless molecules secreted from armpit sweat glands to release malodorous byproducts.

From Salon • Nov. 9, 2021

But the day before, on Sunday, June 21, Dasch suddenly remembered the name of the malodorous chemical.

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple