malodorous

/ˌmælˈəʊdərəs/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌmælˈəʊdərəs/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌmal-ˈō-də-rəs/ (ame, mw)

malodorous — adjective

  • malodorouspositive
  • more malodorouscomparative
  • most malodoroussuperlative

1. describes something that gives off a strong, unpleasant smell — especially used

1.形容詞C1
釋義

describes something that gives off a strong, unpleasant smell — especially used in formal or written language to describe air, places, or objects that smell very bad.

例句

The malodorous garbage truck made the pedestrians cover their noses as it drove by.

attributive use before a noun

Mei-Lin threw away the malodorous leftovers that had been sitting in the fridge for three weeks.

collocation: malodorous leftovers

同義詞
  • smelly

    everyday word; less intense; suitable for casual speech

  • foul

    similar formality to 'malodorous' but broader — can describe taste, behaviour, or weather

  • putrid

    specifically describes decaying organic matter; stronger and more graphic

  • stinky

    informal; often used by or with children; milder than 'malodorous'

反義詞
  • fragrant

    pleasant-smelling, often used for flowers, perfumes, or food

  • aromatic

    describes a strong but pleasant smell, especially from herbs, spices, or coffee

文法句型

malodorous + noun

be + malodorous

用法筆記

Frequently used in attributive position (before a noun). This word is markedly formal; in everyday conversation, speakers prefer 'smelly', 'stinky', or 'gross'.

常見錯誤

❌This fish is malodorous — I won't eat it.' (too formal for casual speech).
✅This fish is smelly
💡I won't eat it.' — 'Malodorous' sounds unnatural in informal conversation about food.