stinky
0 antonyms and opposites of stinky, grouped by meaning.
Adj — Having a strong, unpleasant smell.
Etymology
From Middle English stinky, stynky, equivalent to stink + -y. Compare Dutch stinkig (“stinky, foul, rotten”), Low German stinkig (“stinking, stinky”), German stinkig (“stinky”), Hunsrik stinkich. Compare also Saterland Frisian stjunkerch (“stinky”), West Frisian stjonkerich (“stinky”).
Full origin of stinky →Frequently asked questions
What does “stinky” mean?
The word “stinky” means having a strong, unpleasant smell. In plain terms, a casual, everyday word for something that smells bad, or is just unpleasant.
How do you pronounce “stinky”?
“Stinky” is pronounced STIHNG-kee (/ˈstɪŋki/ in IPA).
How do you use “stinky” in a sentence?
Here is “stinky” used in a sentence: “His gym shoes were stinky after the tournament.”
What part of speech is “stinky”?
“Stinky” is an adjective.
How many meanings does “stinky” have?
“Stinky” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: having a strong, unpleasant smell.