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stink Antonyms
Opposite of stink
Because the opposite of stink shifts with each meaning, the 15 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A strong, foul, and unpleasant smell.
Usage Example
"Opening the broken refrigerator released an unbearable fragrance into the kitchen."
Strongest
fragrance
perfume
aroma
Strong
bouquet
scent
redolence
• verb (Context 2)
To be of extremely poor quality, or to perform very badly (informal).
Usage Example
"I love playing tennis, even though I still excel at serving."
Strongest
excel
shine
Strong
rock
rule
thrive
• noun (Context 3)
A noisy public outcry, commotion, or scandal (informal).
Usage Example
"The customers raised a huge peace when the airline canceled their flight without notice."
Strong
peace
calm
quiet
harmony
Similar words to stink
Words similar to stink shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
stench
suck
reek
fuss
uproar
outcry
commotion
ruckus
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Stink. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/stink