smelly

smelly

adj \ˈsme-lē\

smell·i·ersmell·i·est

Definition of SMELLY

: having a smell; especially : malodorous <smelly socks>

Examples of SMELLY

1. I don't like smelly cheese.
2. <your smelly sneakers are enough to raise the dead>

First Known Use of SMELLY

1862

Related to SMELLY

Synonyms: fetid, foul, frowsty [chiefly British], frowsy (or frowzy), funky, fusty, musty, noisome, rank, reeking, reeky, ripe, malodorous, stenchy, stinking, stinky, strong

Antonyms: ambrosial, aromatic, fragrant, perfumed, redolent, savory (also savoury), scented, sweet

Related Words: putrid, rancid, skunky, stale; bad, disgusting, offensive, repulsive, revolting, vile; decayed, decaying, decomposed, decomposing, rotted, rotten, rotting, spoiled, spoiling; dirty, filthy, nasty, noxious; odiferous, odoriferous, odorous

Near Antonyms: flowery, fruity, spicy, woodsy

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Rhymes with SMELLY

belly, Delhi, deli, felly, jelly, Pelly, shelly, tele, telly, wellie