Stenchy — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun adjective /ˈstench/

Meaning & Definition of Stenchy

Stenchy (noun)

  1. stink
  2. a characteristic repugnant quality

Stenchy (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. having an unpleasant smell

    "the soft, stenchy cheese is considered by turophiles to be quite delectable"

    similar: fetid, foul, frowsty (chiefly British), frowsy, funky, fusty, malodorous, musty, noisome, rank, reeking, reeky, ripe, smelly, 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

Related Entry: Stench (noun)

Stench is a different word from Stenchy. The synonyms below are for stench, not for stenchy.

  1. a strong unpleasant smell

    "we finally discovered the dead rat that was causing the stench in the basement"

    similar: funk, reek, stink
    related: acridness, fetidness, foulness, fustiness, malodorousness, mustiness, odoriferousness, odorousness, rancidity, rankness, staleness, badness, vileness, dirt, dirtiness, filth, filthiness, nastiness, effluvium, emission, odor, redolence, scent, sniff
    opposite: aroma, fragrance, perfume
    near: floweriness, lusciousness, savoriness, spiciness, sweetness, bouquet, ambrosia

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Stenchy

The most common words with a similar meaning to Stenchy:

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

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Stenchy

Words with the opposite meaning of Stenchy:

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

Related Words for Stenchy

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 Stenchy

flowery, fruity, spicy, woodsy

Word Forms of Stenchy

Derived words: stenchful (adjective), stenchy (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Stenchy

Middle English, from Old English stenc; akin to Old English stincan to emit a smell stink

First known use: before 12th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Stenchy

What does "Stenchy" mean?

"Stenchy" means stink. As an a noun and an adjective, it is defined as: stink.

What is another word for "Stenchy"?

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

What are different ways to say "Stenchy"?

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

What is the opposite of "Stenchy"?

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

How do you use "Stenchy" in a sentence?

Examples of "Stenchy" in a sentence: "the soft, stenchy cheese is considered by turophiles to be quite delectable".

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

"Stenchy" can be used as a noun and an adjective, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Stenchy"?

"Stenchy" is pronounced /ˈstench/.

What is the origin of the word "Stenchy"?

"Stenchy" comes from Middle English, from Old English stenc; akin to Old English stincan to emit a smell stink. First known use: before 12th century.