adj ·Common ·High school level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Having a bad odor.

   "There were malodorous garbage bags aplenty outside her house."

2. 2
   Highly improper. figuratively

Adjective

1. 1
   having an unpleasant smell wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

foulfrowstymephiticodoriferousrancidreeking

Antonyms

All antonyms

fragrant

Example

More examples

"There were malodorous garbage bags aplenty outside her house."

Etymology

From mal- + odorous.

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