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smelly Synonyms

Another word for smelly

Choosing another word for smelly that fits your sentence is easier when synonyms and similar words are paired with an exact adjective definition and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Having a strong, noticeable, and unpleasant odor.

Usage Example

"Please leave your stinky gym shoes on the porch so they do not stink up the hallway."

Strongest
stinky
foul-smelling
stinking
malodorous
reeking
Strong
fetid
rank
odorous
putrid
noisome

Opposites of smelly

The opposite of smelly shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

sweet-smelling
fragrant
odorless
scentless
aromatic
perfumed
See all opposites of smelly

• Nearby Words

smeller
smellies
smelliness
smelly
smelt
smelter
smelting

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Smelly. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/smelly
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