Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

stinkier

Adjective
/ˈstɪŋ.kɪər/
Definition
having a strong, unpleasant smell.
Examples
  • After the rain, the garbage smelled even stinkier than usual.
  • He complained that the cheese was stinkier than last week.
  • Some fish can become stinkier the longer they are left out.
Meaning
The term ‘stinkier’ refers to something that has a more intense odor than something else. It often describes offensive smells that can be repulsive.
Synonyms
  • smellier
  • fetid
  • odorous
  • noisome