malodorous

malodorous

English

WOTD – 11 January 2008

Alternative forms

Etymology

    From mal- + odorous.

    Pronunciation

    • (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˌmælˈəʊ.də.ɹəs/
    • (US) IPA(key): /ˌmælˈoʊ.də.ɹəs/
    • Audio (US):(file)

    Adjective

    malodorous (comparative more malodorous, superlative most malodorous)

    1. Having a bad odor.
      There were malodorous garbage bags aplenty outside her house.
    2. (figuratively) Highly improper.

    Synonyms

    Antonyms

    • (antonym(s) of having a good odor): fragrant

    Translations