Stinkiest: meaning, definitions and examples

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stinkiest

 

[ ˈstɪŋkiəst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

describing odor

Stinkiest is the superlative form of the adjective 'stinky,' which describes something that has a very strong, unpleasant smell. It is often used to describe things that are offensive to the sense of smell, such as spoiled food, garbage, or certain animals.

Synonyms

fetid, foul, putrid, smelliest

Examples of usage

  • That cheese is the stinkiest I've ever encountered.
  • The garbage in the back alley became the stinkiest spot in the neighborhood.
  • Her gym shoes are the stinkiest item in her closet.
  • He complained about the stinkiest fish he had to clean.
  • The stinky sweat from his workout made his clothes even stinkier.

Translations

Translations of the word "stinkiest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais fedorento

🇮🇳 सबसे गंदा

🇩🇪 der stinkendste

🇮🇩 paling bau

🇺🇦 найсмердючіший

🇵🇱 najśmierdzący

🇯🇵 最も臭い

🇫🇷 le plus puant

🇪🇸 el más apestoso

🇹🇷 en pis kokulu

🇰🇷 가장 악취 나는

🇸🇦 الأكثر نتانة

🇨🇿 nejpáchlavější

🇸🇰 najsmradľavejší

🇨🇳 最臭的

🇸🇮 najbolj smrdljiv

🇮🇸 fyrst fúll

🇰🇿 ең жағымсыз

🇬🇪 ყველაზე სუნიანი

🇦🇿 ən pis qoxulu

🇲🇽 el más apestoso

Etymology

The word 'stinky' is derived from the verb 'stink,' which originates from the Old English word 'stincan,' meaning 'to smell.' This term can be traced back further to the Proto-Germanic *stinkō, which connotes the idea of a foul smell. The evolution of the word reflects the unpleasant characteristics associated with certain odors, which have been part of the human experience for centuries. Over time, the addition of the '-y' suffix formed 'stinky' as an informal descriptor. The superlative form 'stinkiest' emerged as a means to emphasize the degree of unpleasantness compared to other smelly things. The usage of the word has remained consistent, largely applied to things that are offensive to the sense of smell, and it is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts.