reek
3 antonyms and opposites of reek, grouped by meaning.
Noun — A strong, unpleasant smell.
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How to use reek
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Old English rec, \"smoke,\" related to German Rauch.
Full origin of reek →Frequently asked questions
What does “reek” mean?
The word “reek” means a strong, unpleasant smell. In plain terms, to smell strongly and unpleasantly, or figuratively, to seem clearly tainted by something bad.
How do you pronounce “reek”?
“Reek” is pronounced reek (/riːk/ in IPA).
How do you use “reek” in a sentence?
Here is “reek” used in a sentence: “The reek of stale beer hung over the pub the next morning.”
What is another word for “reek”?
Words with a similar meaning to “reek” include funk, honk, niff, hum, pong and smell.
What is the opposite of “reek”?
The opposite of “reek” — its antonyms — are defunkify, destinkify and deodorize.
What part of speech is “reek”?
Depending on how it is used, “reek” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “reek” come from?
The word “reek” comes from Old English. From Old English rec, \"smoke,\" related to German Rauch.
How many meanings does “reek” have?
“Reek” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a strong, unpleasant smell.