stinking
12 synonyms and 1 antonym for stinking, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Having a strong, unpleasant smell.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use stinking
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
stinking rich
stinking mood
The intensifier sense ("stinking rich", "stinking mood") is informal.
Etymology
Comes from Middle English stynkynge, stinkinge, stinkinde, stinkende, stynkande, stynkand, which developed from Old English stincende, from Proto-Germanic *stinkwandz ("stinking"), the present participle of Proto-Germanic *stinkwaną ("to stink"); equivalent to stink plus -ing. It is cognate with Dutch stinkend ("stinki...
Full origin of stinking →Frequently asked questions
What does “stinking” mean?
The word “stinking” means having a strong, unpleasant smell. In plain terms, foul-smelling, or (informally) used to emphasize how bad something is.
How do you pronounce “stinking”?
“Stinking” is pronounced STIHNG-kihng (/ˈstɪŋkɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “stinking” in a sentence?
Here is “stinking” used in a sentence: “The stinking pile of garbage attracted flies all afternoon.”
What part of speech is “stinking”?
“Stinking” is an adjective.
How many meanings does “stinking” have?
“Stinking” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: having a strong, unpleasant smell.
