Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
stinking
adjective
/ˈstɪŋ.kɪŋ/
Definition
having a strong and unpleasant smell
Examples
- The stinking garbage was left on the sidewalk for days.
- After the rain, the stinking smell from the drain was unbearable.
- He made a stinking mistake that cost the team the game.
Meaning
The word ‘stinking’ refers to something that emits a foul odor. It can be used literally to describe smells from decaying matter, garbage, or spoiled food, as well as figuratively to describe a poor quality or bad situation.
Synonyms
- foul
- malodorous
- smelly
- odorous
- putrid
