Synonyms of malodorous
36 similar words · 1 opposite word
Another word for malodorous is bad. Other synonyms of malodorous are putrid, noisome, ripe, foul-smelling and reeking. The opposite of malodorous is fragrant.
Synonyms and similar words for malodorous
adjectiveHaving a bad odor.
adjectiveMore synonyms
- putridOf, relating to, or characteristic of putrefaction, especially having a bad smell, like that of rotting flesh.
- smelly
- stinky
- stenchyHaving a stench or foul odour, malodorous.
- fetid
- funky
- noisomeOffensive to the senses; disgusting, unpleasant, nauseous, especially having an undesirable smell.
- reeky
- reekingTotally stinking.
- stinking
- mephiticFoul-smelling or noxious, particularly of a gas or atmosphere.
- foul-smellingHaving an unpleasant odor.
- rank
- rotten
- vile
- offensive
- badMalodorous; foul.
- cacodorousHaving a bad smell.
- graveolentThat has a rank smell.
- niffyHaving a bad smell.
- nonaromaticNot aromatic.
- nonfragrantNot fragrant.
- on the nose Australia
- pongyHaving a bad smell.
- putredinous
- ripeSmelly: having a disagreeable odor.
- stank
- stinksomeCharacterised or marked by stinking.
- unaromaticNot aromatic.
- unfragrantNot fragrant; having a disagreeable smell.
- whiff informalHaving a strong or unpleasant odour.
- whiffyHaving a bad smell.
- buckish obsoleteLike a male goat; foul-smelling or lascivious.
- mawkish archaicSickening or insipid in taste or smell.
- olid rareEvil-smelling; fetid.
Opposite of malodorous
adjectiveAntonym(s) of “having a good odor”.
Meaning of malodorous
- adjective Having a bad odor.
- adjective Highly improper.
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