Malodorous — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˌmal-ˈō-də-rəs/ mal·odor·ous

Meaning & Definition of Malodorous

Malodorous (adjective)

  1. having a bad odor
  2. highly improper

Malodorous (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. having an unpleasant smell

    "the cellar will need to be cleared of several malodorous piles of garbage"

    similar: fetid, foul, frowsty (chiefly British), frowsy, funky, fusty, musty, noisome, rank, reeking, reeky, ripe, smelly, stenchy, stinking, stinky, strong
    related: putrid, rancid, skunky, stale, bad, disgusting, offensive, repulsive, revolting, vile, decayed, decaying, decomposed, decomposing, rotted, rotten, rotting, spoiled, spoiling, dirty, filthy, nasty, noxious, odiferous, odoriferous, odorous
    opposite: ambrosial, aromatic, fragrant, perfumed, redolent, savory, scented, sweet
    near: flowery, fruity, spicy, woodsy

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Malodorous

The most common words with a similar meaning to Malodorous:

Chiefly British: frowsty
fetid, foul, frowsy, funky, fusty, musty, noisome, rank, reeking, reeky, ripe, smelly, stenchy, stinking, stinky, strong

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Malodorous

Words with the opposite meaning of Malodorous:

ambrosial, aromatic, fragrant, perfumed, redolent, savory, scented, sweet

Related Words for Malodorous

putrid, rancid, skunky, stale, bad, disgusting, offensive, repulsive, revolting, vile, decayed, decaying, decomposed, decomposing, rotted, rotten, rotting, spoiled, spoiling, dirty, filthy, nasty, noxious, odiferous, odoriferous, odorous

Near Antonyms of Malodorous

flowery, fruity, spicy, woodsy

Word Forms of Malodorous

Derived words: malodorously (adverb), malodorousness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Malodorous

First known use: 1850

Frequently Asked Questions about Malodorous

What does "Malodorous" mean?

"Malodorous" means having a bad odor. As an adjective, it is defined as: having a bad odor.

What is another word for "Malodorous"?

Other words for "Malodorous" include fetid, foul, frowsty, frowsy, funky, fusty, musty and noisome. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Malodorous" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Malodorous"?

There are 43 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Malodorous". Common alternatives include fetid, foul, frowsty, frowsy, funky, fusty, musty, noisome, rank and reeking.

What is the opposite of "Malodorous"?

Antonyms of "Malodorous" include ambrosial, aromatic, fragrant, perfumed, redolent, savory, scented and sweet. Near antonyms include flowery, fruity, spicy and woodsy.

How do you use "Malodorous" in a sentence?

Examples of "Malodorous" in a sentence: "the cellar will need to be cleared of several malodorous piles of garbage".

Is "Malodorous" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Malodorous" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Malodorous"?

"Malodorous" is pronounced /ˌmal-ˈō-də-rəs/ and divided into syllables as mal·odor·ous.

What is the origin of the word "Malodorous"?

First known use: 1850.