Smelly

/ˈsmɛli/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

having a strong or unpleasant odor.

The garbage left out for days had become incredibly smelly.

causing a bad smell; foul.

After the rain, the damp shoes became smelly and had to be discarded.

characterized by a strong and often unpleasant smell.

The smelly cheese made everyone wrinkle their noses in disgust.

suggestive of something offensive or undesirable.

The smelly rumors circulating about him were unfounded.

From the word 'smell' with the suffix '-y' indicating a characteristic.

smelly fish

A term used to describe something that is suspicious or problematic.

smelly socks

Often used to refer to unwashed or dirty laundry that has an offensive odor.

smell

The ability to perceive odors through the nose.

stench

A strong and unpleasant smell.

Bad breath.

After eating that garlic pizza, he's got some serious smelly.

Something that is not favorable or enjoyable.

This party is getting smelly; let's find somewhere else to hang out.