Stinkier: meaning, definitions and examples
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stinkier
[ ˈstɪŋkiər ]
comparative quality
Stinkier is the comparative form of the adjective 'stinky', which describes something that has a very unpleasant smell. It is used to compare the odor of two or more items, indicating that one has a stronger, more offensive smell than the other.
Synonyms
more foul-smelling, more odorous, more pungent.
Examples of usage
- The fish started to smell stinkier than before.
- His socks were stinkier after a long day at work.
- Those old gym shoes are stinkier than I remember.
Translations
Translations of the word "stinkier" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mais fedido
🇮🇳 ज्यादा बदबूदार
🇩🇪 stinkender
🇮🇩 lebih busuk
🇺🇦 більш смердючий
🇵🇱 bardziej śmierdzący
🇯🇵 より臭い
🇫🇷 plus malodorant
🇪🇸 más apestoso
🇹🇷 daha kötü kokan
🇰🇷 더 냄새 나는
🇸🇦 أكثر نتانة
🇨🇿 více páchnoucí
🇸🇰 viac smradľavý
🇨🇳 更臭的
🇸🇮 bolj smrdeč
🇮🇸 meira illilykt
🇰🇿 одан да жаман иіс шығаратын
🇬🇪 მეტად სუნიანი
🇦🇿 daha pis qoxuyan
🇲🇽 más apestoso
Etymology
The word 'stink' traces its origins back to Middle English 'stinken', which in turn comes from Old English 'stincan', meaning 'to emit a strong odor'. This term has Germanic roots, with similar forms found in various other Germanic languages. The comparative form 'stinkier' emerged as English evolved to allow for the comparison of qualities among various nouns. The root concept of odor has been significant throughout history, as it ties into you both human experience and culture. The negative connotation of the term highlights the distaste associated with certain smells, illustrating how language evolves to capture the subtleties of human perception and sensory experiences.