Malodorous
(adjective)
- Having a strong and unpleasant smell.
- Giving off a foul odor.
Origin:
The word malodorous comes from the latin words "mal", meaning bad, and "odor", meaning smell.
Examples:
- The garbage dump was malodorous and attracted many flies.
- The malodorous substance in the canister was a hazardous waste that had to be disposed of carefully.
- The malodorous room had to be aired out before anyone could enter it.
- The malodorous cheese was covered in mold and had to be thrown out.
- The malodorous breath of the dog was the result of eating something that did not agree with him.