Definitions

stinky

[sting-kee] / ˈstɪŋ ki /

ADJECTIVE

fetid

Synonyms

STRONGEST

noxious putrid revolting smelly stinking

WEAK

corrupt fusty grody gross icky loathsome lousy malodorous mephitic noisome offensive rank reeking repugnant repulsive rotten stenchy strong yecchy yucky

Antonyms

STRONGEST

good perfumed

WEAK

aromatic clean fragrant pure sweet

ADJECTIVE

fusty

Synonyms

WEAK

damp fetid frowsty malodorous mildewy musty rank stagnant stale stuffy

ADJECTIVE

perspiring

Synonyms

STRONG

bathed drenched dripping glowing soaked sweating wet

WEAK

clammy covered with sweat drippy hot moist perspiry sticky sudoriferous

ADJECTIVE

sudoriferous

Synonyms

WEAK

bathed clammy covered with sweat drenched dripping drippy glowing hot moist perspiring perspiry soaked sticky sweating wet

ADJECTIVE

sweating

Synonyms

STRONG

bathed drenched dripping glowing perspiring soaked wet

WEAK

clammy covered with sweat drippy hot moist perspiry sticky sudoriferous

ADJECTIVE

sweaty

Synonyms

STRONGEST

moist sticky wet

WEAK

bathed clammy covered with sweat diaphoretic drenched dripping drippy glowing hot perspiring perspiry soaked sudoric sweating

Antonyms

STRONGEST

dry

ADJECTIVE

unappetizing

Synonyms

STRONGEST

insipid unappealing unattractive uninteresting unpalatable unpleasant unsavory

WEAK

flat flavorless grody gross icky savorless tasteless uninviting vapid yucky

Antonyms

STRONGEST

appetizing delicious exciting good interesting pleasant pleasing tasty

WEAK

attractive savory

Example Sentences

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“Peacemaker” creator James Gunn is fully aware of the music’s association with stinky Spandex, spittle and sloppy beer drunks.

From Salon • Dec. 14, 2025

"I know how much he loves me, that he's willing to go through a rotten, stinky compost pile," she told CTV with a laugh.

From BBC • Aug. 25, 2025

I’ve eaten stinky socks, rotten eggs and old bandages — thanks to a cruel Jelly Belly Bean Boozled challenge in junior high.

From Salon • Aug. 24, 2025

The stock price of Tesla, the driving force of Elon Musk’s wealth, has been stinky of late, dropping nearly half since its peak at the end of 2024.

From Slate • Mar. 15, 2025

He pawed at the stinky corpse a few times and then gave up.

From "The Wild Robot" by Peter Brown

stinky

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