Definition

Having a stronger or more unpleasant odor than something else.

Example

The garbage is smellier than the compost bin.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

Have you noticed that this cheese is way smellier than the last one?

Yeah, I could smell it as soon as I opened the fridge!

It's definitely not the best one we've tried.

True, but sometimes the smellier cheeses taste the best!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Smellier → It is formed from "smell" (from Old English *smellan*, meaning to perceive a scent) and "-ier" (a comparative suffix indicating more of a quality). The word "smellier" means having a stronger or more noticeable scent than something else.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'smell' which relates to perceiving scents, and remember that 'smellier' means having a stronger scent.

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