Definitions:

1. Used to describe smells that are foul, pungent, or repulsive. ADJECTIVE
   • He wrinkled his nose at the malodorous odor coming from the pile of rotting food.
2. Used to describe something that has a strong, unpleasant, or offensive odor. ADJECTIVE
   • The malodorous scent emanating from the garbage bin made me gag.

Synonyms:

• acrid
• Fetid
• Foul-smelling
• musty
• noxious
• putrid
• rank
• reeking
• Smelly
• stinking

NearBy Words:

• malodorousness