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skunky

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Synonyms & Antonyms of skunky

as in stale, rancid

Synonyms & Near Synonyms for skunky

putrid,
rancid,
stale

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

bad,
disgusting,
offensive,
repulsive,
revolting,
vile

decayed,
decaying,
decomposed,
decomposing,
rotted,
rotten,
rotting,
spoiled,
spoiling

dirty,
filthy,
nasty,
noxious

odiferous,
odoriferous,
odorous

Antonyms & Near Antonyms for skunky

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

flowery,
fruity,
spicy,
woodsy

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“Skunky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skunky. Accessed 7 Aug. 2022.

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