smelly
word
/ˈsmɛɫi/
SME-lee
/smˈɛli/
SME-lee
Definition
Having a strong or unpleasant odor; something that smells bad.
Usage & Nuances
'Smelly' is informal and usually negative, used for things like socks, food, animals, or trash. For a neutral or pleasant scent, use 'fragrant' or 'aromatic.' Common collocations: 'smelly socks,' 'smelly food.'
Spanish: maloliente - apestosoPortuguese (BR): fedorento - cheirando malPortuguese (PT): malcheiroso - fedorentoChinese (Simplified): 有臭味的 - 臭的Chinese (Traditional): 有臭味的 - 臭的Hindi: बदबूदारArabic: ذو رائحة كريهة - نتنBengali: দুর্গন্ধযুক্ত - গন্ধযুক্ত (খারাপভাবে)Russian: вонючийJapanese: くさいVietnamese: hôi - có mùiKorean: 냄새나는 - 구린(냄새가 나쁜 경우)Turkish: kokulu (kötü anlamda) - kötü kokuluUrdu: بدبودار - بدبوIndonesian: bau - bau busuk
Example Sentences
My dog's breath is smelly.
basic
These shoes are very smelly.
basic
The trash can is smelly.
basic
Ugh, something in the fridge is smelly — we should check it out.
natural
Don't leave your smelly gym clothes in your bag overnight!
natural
The cheese is supposed to be smelly — that's how you know it's good.
natural