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

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

Botanical enthusiasts were in for a notoriously stinky experience at the Conservatory of Flowers in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park on Thursday. — Kassia Bonesteel, CBS News, 25 June 2026

That essence is slimy, stinky and unrelenting, as reflected in the mass of algae that infests the reflecting pool in front of the Lincoln Memorial. — Maureen Dowd, Mercury News, 23 June 2026

This two-pack is made from naturally moisture-wicking, odor-resistant merino wool, which will prevent your feet from getting sweaty and stinky on the plane. — Jackie Cucco, Travel + Leisure, 23 June 2026

The beaches of South Florida are currently clogged with bristly, stinky and downright annoying piles of seaweed known as sargassum. — Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 12 June 2026