Definition

The most unpleasant or strong smell; having a very bad odor.

Example

The garbage was the stinkiest thing in the room.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

Have you noticed that the cheese in the fridge is the stinkiest one we've ever bought?

Oh man, I thought it was just me!

I can't believe we let it sit there for so long.

We definitely need to clean out the fridge more often!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Stinkiest → It is formed from "stink" (from Old English "stincan", meaning to emit a strong odor) and the suffix "-iest" (meaning most). The word "stinkiest" refers to something that emits the most unpleasant odor.

Memory Tip

Think of something that 'emits a strong odor' ('stink') and remember that 'stinkiest' means it has the most of that unpleasant smell.

Visually Confused Words