Synonyms of stinky

stinky

adjective

as in stinking

having an unpleasant smell

a stinky plant that attracts certain insects and then devours them

Synonyms & Similar Words

• stinking
• smelly
• ripe
• malodorous
• disgusting
• foul
• filthy
• fetid
• strong
• rotting
• rotted
• reeking
• musty
• funky
• dirty
• rotten
• fusty
• noisome
• frowsy
• reeky
• stenchy
• frowsty
• rank
• bad
• putrid
• nasty
• rancid
• vile
• spoiled
• revolting
• repulsive
• stale
• offensive
• skunky
• odorous
• decaying
• decayed
• noxious
• decomposed
• decomposing
• odoriferous
• spoiling
• odiferous

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• aromatic
• sweet
• fragrant
• scented
• perfumed
• savory
• redolent
• ambrosial
• spicy
• woodsy
• flowery
• fruity

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of stinky

Knowing divorce is hard on kids is like knowing that water is wet, cigars are stinky, and that Selena Gomez is incapable of acting. — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 24 July 2026

Cushioned insoles create the feeling of bouncing forward with every step, not to mention the mesh outers will eliminate the threat of sweaty, stinky feet. — Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2026

Yes, having children is a loud, stinky, exhausting, sensory experience. — Parents, 19 July 2026

Two stinky blooms are on display at the Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens in San Marino, and time is very limited to catch the stench. — Julie Sharp, CBS News, 13 July 2026

These might be mineral water showers or baths, cold-water enemas, or just drinking 3 glasses of stinky, sulfurous spring water daily before breakfast, while strolling and engaging in pleasant conversation on a landscaped promenade. — Veronique Greenwood, Time, 9 July 2026

Australia’s 2024 stinky ‘black balls’ incident This isn’t the first time mysterious balls were found on Australian beaches, stumping experts and locals alike. — Drew Pittock, USA Today, 8 July 2026

Besides creating the right environment for germs and bacteria to thrive, outdoor garbage cans can become moldy, attract scavenging wildlife and pests, and become overwhelmingly stinky. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 3 July 2026

Let’s respect and appreciate nature in all its messy, sometimes stinky beauty at the cove. — U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 July 2026