malodorous

English

WOTD – 11 January 2008

Alternative forms

Etymology

From mal- +‎ odorous.

Pronunciation

  • (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˌmælˈəʊ.də.ɹəs/
  • (US) IPA(key): /ˌmælˈoʊ.də.ɹəs/
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Adjective

malodorous (comparative more malodorous, superlative most malodorous)

  1. Having a bad odor.
    There were malodorous garbage bags aplenty outside her house.
  2. (figuratively) Highly improper.

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • (antonym(s) of having a good odor): fragrant

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