CEFR B1

reek

verb

Meaning

To smell strongly and unpleasantly.

Examples

The garbage cans reeked in the summer heat.
His clothes reeked of smoke.

Synonyms: smell, stink, foul, fetid

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reek (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /riːk/

Definition

To smell strongly and unpleasantly.

Examples

The garbage cans reeked in the summer heat.
His clothes reeked of smoke.
The whole house reeked of stale beer.

How to Use reek

reek of (prepositional phrase): To have a strong, unpleasant smell of something. — "The dumpster reeked of rotting food."

Synonyms of reek

Words with a similar meaning to reek:

smell
stink
foul
fetid

Antonyms of reek

Words with the opposite meaning to reek:

fragrant
aromatic

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