malodorous
English
Alternative forms
Etymology
Pronunciation
- Lua error in Module:parameters at line 360: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "RP" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. IPA(key): /ˌmælˈəʊ.də.ɹəs/
- Lua error in Module:parameters at line 360: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "US" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. IPA(key): /ˌmælˈoʊ.də.ɹəs/
Audio (US): (file)
Adjective
malodorous (comparative more malodorous, superlative most malodorous)
- Having a bad odor.
- There were malodorous garbage bags aplenty outside her house.
- (figuratively) Highly improper.
Synonyms
- (having a bad odor): foul, putrid, smelly, stinky, stenchy, fetid, funky, noisome, reeky, reeking, stinking, mephitic, foul-smelling, rank, rotten, smelly, vile, offensive; see also Thesaurus:malodorous
Antonyms
- (having a good odor): fragrant
Related terms
Translations
having a bad odor
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highly improper
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