smelly

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈsmɛli/

Definition

Having a strong or unpleasant odor.

Examples

• The trash can became very smelly after sitting in the sun for two days.

• He refused to wear his smelly gym socks again until they had been washed.

• The kitchen was filled with a smelly odor when the milk accidentally spilled on the hot stove.

Synonyms of smelly

Words with a similar meaning to smelly:

• stinky
• musty
• pungent
• malodorous

Antonyms of smelly

Words with the opposite meaning to smelly:

• fragrant
• odourless

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