Smelliest: meaning, definitions and examples
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smelliest
[ ˈsmɛliɪst ]
descriptive quality
The term 'smelliest' is the superlative form of the adjective 'smelly'. It is used to describe something that has the strongest or most unpleasant odor compared to others. This word often refers to foods, plants, or substances that emit a strong and often offensive smell. It can also be used in a humorous or exaggerated manner in various contexts. For instance, an overly ripe fruit or a pungent cheese might be described as the smelliest because it has the most noticeable aroma.
Synonyms
foulest, most odorous, pungent, rankest.
Examples of usage
- That cheese is the smelliest in the fridge.
- The smelliest socks belong to my brother.
- The trash can is the smelliest thing in the house.
- Which flower do you think is the smelliest?
Translations
Translations of the word "smelliest" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mais fedorento
🇮🇳 सबसे बदबूदार
🇩🇪 der stinkendste
🇮🇩 paling bau
🇺🇦 найсмердючіший
🇵🇱 najbardziej śmierdzący
🇯🇵 最も臭い
🇫🇷 le plus malodorant
🇪🇸 el más apestoso
🇹🇷 en kötü kokulu
🇰🇷 가장 악취 나는
🇸🇦 الأكثر رائحة كريهة
🇨🇿 nejvíce páchnoucí
🇸🇰 najsmradľavejší
🇨🇳 最臭的
🇸🇮 najbolj smrdljiv
🇮🇸 fýluðasti
🇰🇿 ең жағымсыз
🇬🇪 ყველაზე სუნიანი
🇦🇿 ən iyrənc
🇲🇽 el más apestoso
Etymology
The word 'smelly' originates from the Middle English word 'smellen', which means to emit a smell, and is derived from the Old English 'smellan'. The formation of the superlative 'smelliest' follows the typical pattern of adding the suffix '-iest' to adjectives that typically end in '-y'. The use of 'smell' in English has evolved over centuries, where it initially referred to the act of perceiving odors through the sense of smell, stemming from Proto-Germanic roots. As language developed, adjectives describing the quality, such as 'smelly', arose to capture more nuanced descriptions of odors, particularly in a negative context. Over time, the word has become commonplace in English vernacular, often used to humorously describe pungent items or environments.