Definition

Having a stronger or more unpleasant smell than something else.

Example

The garbage is stinkier than the compost pile.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

Have you noticed that the trash gets stinkier during the summer?

Oh, absolutely! It’s like the heat makes everything worse.

I can’t believe how bad it smells sometimes.

Right? We definitely need to take it out more often.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Stinkier → It is formed from "stink" (from Old English "stincan", meaning to emit a strong odor) and "-ier" (a comparative suffix meaning more). The word "stinkier" means having a stronger odor than something else.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'stink' which means to emit a strong smell, and remember that 'stinkier' means having a stronger smell than something else.

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