English Explanatory Dictionary

malodorous

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Having a bad odor.
  2. Highly improper.

Pronunciation

/ˌmælˈəʊ.də.ɹəs/ /ˌmælˈoʊ.də.ɹəs/ en-us-malodorous.ogg

Word forms

malodorous more malodorous most malodorous malodourous

Etymology

From mal- + odorous.

Synonyms

putrid smelly stinky stenchy fetid funky noisome reeky reeking stinking mephitic foul-smelling rank rotten vile offensive bad buckish cacodorous graveolent malodorous mawkish niffy nonaromatic nonfragrant olid on the nose pongy putredinous ripe stank stinksome unaromatic unfragrant whiff whiffy foul

Antonyms

fragrant

Related words

malodor malodorously malodorousness mephitic rank stench reek
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