Definition

Having a strong and unpleasant odor; the most offensive in smell.

Example

The garbage was the smelliest thing in the room.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

Have you ever smelled the smelliest cheese in the world?

I think I have! It's called Roquefort, right?

Yes! I can't believe people actually enjoy such smelliest things.

It's wild, but some say the taste is worth the smell!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Smelliest → It is formed from "smell" (from Old English *smellan*, meaning to perceive by the nose) and "-iest" (a superlative suffix meaning most). The word "smelliest" means having the most smell or the strongest odor.

Memory Tip

Think of the Old English word for perceiving by the nose, 'smell', and remember that 'smelliest' refers to something that has the most noticeable odor.

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