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smelly
[ smel-ee ]
adjective
- emitting a strong or unpleasant odor; reeking.
Synonyms: stinky, malodorous
smelly
/ ˈsmɛlɪ /
adjective
- having a strong or nasty smell
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Derived Forms
- ˈsmelliness, noun
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Other Words From
- smelli·ness noun
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Example Sentences
Take these easy steps to help prevent this smelly and common problem.
It’s less damp, less crowded, less smelly—all the things I realized I disliked about living inside a tent only after I stopped.
Facial expressions like showing your disgust when your dog makes a particularly smelly poop or you receive unsolicited attention on the street will not ruin your beautiful face.
The urine gave off a smelly odor from that cabin, and my nose was its closest victim.
John Faulkner of Arlington, Virginia complained about noisy, smelly lawnmowers.
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