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malodorous
/ˌmælˈəʊ.də.ɹəs/
A clinical, formal term for smelling bad. While "stinky" is colloquial and "fetid" implies decay or stagnation, malodorous acts as a polite or technical descriptor often found in medical reports, legal documents, or scientific observations. It carries a detached, objective tone rather than an emotional one. It describes the quality of the smell without necessarily expressing the speaker's disgust, making it suitable for professional contexts where "smelly" would be too childish.
💬Casual Conversation
did you finally take out that malodorous gym bag or is it still rotting?
chill, i'll get around to it after this match.
Meanings
Having or smelling of a bad odor; smelling unpleasant.
"The malodorous fumes from the chemical plant drifted across the neighborhood."