Malodourous (Adjective)
Meaning
Having an unpleasant smell.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The fishmonger wore a malodourous apron stained with rotting seafood scraps that lingered even after he went home.
- As she emptied the fridge, Emma wrinkled her nose in disgust at the malodourous remains of last week's leftovers.
- Gym socks have a notorious reputation for being malodourous due to their tendency to absorb sweat and bacteria.
- When she walked past the polluted river, Sarah was struck by the malodourous air that clung to her clothes and hair.
- After a few days of not showering, hikers often notice a malodourous stench emanating from their dirty clothes and bodies.