malodorous

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Adjective 1.2.1 Synonyms 1.2.2 Antonyms 1.2.3 Related terms 1.2.4 Translations

[edit] English

[edit] Pronunciation

• (RP) IPA: /ˌmælˈəʊ.də.rəs/ SAMPA: /%m{l."@U.d@.r@s/
• (US) IPA: /ˌmælˈoʊ.də.rəs/ SAMPA: /%m{l."oU.d@.r@s/
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[edit] Adjective

malodorous (comparative more malodorous, superlative most malodorous)

1. Having a bad odor

   There were tons of malodorous garbage bags outside her house.

2. (figuratively) Highly improper.

[edit] Synonyms

• (having a bad odor): foul, putrid, smelly, stinky, fetid, funky, noisome, reeky, reeking, stinking, mephitic, foul-smelling, rank, rotten, smelly, vile, offensive

[edit] Antonyms

• (having a good odor): fragrant

[edit] Related terms

• malodor
• malodorously
• malodorousness

[edit] Translations