English Explanatory Dictionary

smelly

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Having a bad smell.
  2. Having a quality that arouses suspicion.
  3. Having signs that suggest a design problem; having a code smell.
noun
  1. A smelly person.
noun
  1. a Short Magazine Lee Enfield rifle or one of its derivatives.

Pronunciation

smĕlʹē /ˈsmɛli/ En-au-smelly.ogg

Word forms

smelly smellier smelliest smellies

Etymology

From smell + -y.

Synonyms

foul-smelling malodorous rank stinky whiffy fetid dodgy doubtful dubious suspect suspicious

Antonyms

aromatic fragrant sweet-smelling above board clean

Derived words

smellily smelliness smelly freckle unsmelly
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