stinking

/stɪŋkɪŋ/
/ˈstɪŋkɪŋ/
IPA guide

Other forms: stinkingly

Definitions of stinking
  1. adjective
    offensively malodorous
    synonyms: fetid, foetid, foul, foul-smelling, funky, ill-scented, noisome, smelly
    ill-smelling, malodorous, malodourous, stinky, unpleasant-smelling
    having an unpleasant smell
  2. adjective
    very bad
    “it's a stinking world”
    synonyms: icky, lousy, rotten, stinky
    bad
    having undesirable or negative qualities
Cite this entry
Style:
MLA
  • MLA
  • APA
  • Chicago

Copy citation
DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘stinking'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors. Send us feedback
Word Family