Malodorous
adjective
Having a bad smell.
The food in the fridge was so malodorous that I had to throw it out.
Often appears as...
- malodorous substance
- malodorous scent
adjective
Having a bad smell.
The food in the fridge was so malodorous that I had to throw it out.
Often appears as...
- malodorous substance
- malodorous scent
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
The word 'malodorous' implies a strong, unpleasant smell that evokes negative reactions.
The malodorous air near the factory turned away visitors.
Pro Tip 2/3Intensity of Smell
'Malodorous' is often used for smells that are intensely unpleasant, not just mildly bad.
After the flood, the basement was damp and malodorous.
Pro Tip 3/3Descriptive Language
Use 'malodorous' to give vivid imagery to your description, making it memorable and impactful.
A malodorous pile of garbage lay in the alley.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
The word 'malodorous' implies a strong, unpleasant smell that evokes negative reactions.
The malodorous air near the factory turned away visitors.
Pro Tip 2/3Intensity of Smell
'Malodorous' is often used for smells that are intensely unpleasant, not just mildly bad.
After the flood, the basement was damp and malodorous.
Pro Tip 3/3Descriptive Language
Use 'malodorous' to give vivid imagery to your description, making it memorable and impactful.
A malodorous pile of garbage lay in the alley.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
The word 'malodorous' implies a strong, unpleasant smell that evokes negative reactions.
The malodorous air near the factory turned away visitors.
Pro Tip 2/3Intensity of Smell
'Malodorous' is often used for smells that are intensely unpleasant, not just mildly bad.
After the flood, the basement was damp and malodorous.
Pro Tip 3/3Descriptive Language
Use 'malodorous' to give vivid imagery to your description, making it memorable and impactful.
A malodorous pile of garbage lay in the alley.
Never forget "Malodorous"
Humans forget easily. That's why you should download WordUp: Smart reminders, word games, AI practice, and much more!
Video examples
The world’s most...
an embarrassing incident, or an opportunity for a gas-based gag. But for many other creatures, farts are no laughing matter. Deep in the bowels of the animal kingdom, farts can serve as tools of intimidation, acts of self-defense, and even weapons of malodorous murder.
Video examples
The world’s most...
an embarrassing incident, or an opportunity for a gas-based gag. But for many other creatures, farts are no laughing matter. Deep in the bowels of the animal kingdom, farts can serve as tools of intimidation, acts of self-defense, and even weapons of malodorous murder.
Example 1 of 1
Quote examples
Ken Cuccinelli
American Politician
People in this country don't realize how tyrannical the Left is. It is phenomenally intolerant of any views other than its own, and it must label them as bad, evil, malodorous in some way.
Quote examples
Dick Cavett
American Entertainer
Every time I nostalgically try to regain my liking of John McCain, he reaches into his sleaze bag and pulls out something malodorous.
Quote examples
Ken Cuccinelli
American Politician
People in this country don't realize how tyrannical the Left is. It is phenomenally intolerant of any views other than its own, and it must label them as bad, evil, malodorous in some way.
Quote examples
Dick Cavett
American Entertainer
Every time I nostalgically try to regain my liking of John McCain, he reaches into his sleaze bag and pulls out something malodorous.
Example 1 of 2
WordUp Chrome Extension
As you browse the web instantly look up words you don’t know.
Get Chrome Extension