Malodorous Meaning in English
word
ˌmælˈəʊ.də.ɹəs
mal-OH-duh-ruhs
mˈæləʊdəɹəs
mal-OH-duh-ruhs
Definition
Having a very bad or unpleasant smell.
Usage & Nuances
Formal and literary—rare in daily conversation. Common for describing places, objects, or substances with a strong unpleasant smell. Can be replaced by 'smelly' or 'stinky' in informal contexts.
Spanish: maloliente - fétidoPortuguese (BR): malcheiroso - fétidoPortuguese (PT): malcheiroso - fétidoChinese (Simplified): 恶臭的 - 难闻的Chinese (Traditional): 惡臭的 - 難聞的Hindi: दुर्गंधयुक्त - बदबूदारArabic: كريه الرائحة - ذو رائحة كريهةBengali: দুর্গন্ধযুক্ত - উৎকট গন্ধবিশিষ্টRussian: вонючий - зловонныйJapanese: 悪臭のあるVietnamese: bốc mùi hôi - có mùi khó chịuKorean: 악취가 나는Turkish: kötü kokulu - pis kokuluUrdu: بدبو دارIndonesian: berbau busuk - berbau tidak sedap
Example Sentences
The garbage was malodorous after several days.
basic
The malodorous drain needs to be fixed.
basic
The food became malodorous after being left out all night.
basic
The malodorous alley was avoided by everyone in the neighborhood.
natural
His shoes were so malodorous that he had to leave them outside.
natural
After the flood, the basement became extremely malodorous.
natural