smelly

Meanings

• adjective

  Having a strong and unpleasant odor.

---

Pronunciation

1. /ˈsmɛli/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=79241768"

---

Antonyms

above board , clean , aromatic , fragrant , sweet-smelling

---

Synonyms

dodgy , doubtful , dubious , suspect , suspicious , fetid , foul-smelling , malodorous , rank , stinky , whiffy

---

Rhymes

Words rhyming with smelly
jelly , kelley , melody , felicity

---

Variants

List of all variants of smelly that leads to same result
smellier , smelliest , smelly

---

Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The word 'smelly' comes from the Old English word 'smel' meaning 'fragrant' or 'odor'. However, over time, the meaning shifted to refer to unpleasant odors.

---

Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The world's smelliest flower is the corpse flower.

2. The human nose can detect over 1 trillion different smells.

3. The word 'smelly' appears 10 times in the Harry Potter series.

---

Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. odor: The quality of a substance that can be detected by the sense of smell.

2. aroma: A pleasant and agreeable smell.

---

Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

In literature, 'smelly' is often used to describe characters or settings that are unpleasant or unappealing. For example, in Charles Dickens' 'David Copperfield', the character Uriah Heep is described as 'smelly little Daniel'. In art, there are various depictions of 'smelly' things, such as rotting food or garbage. In music, there are songs that use the word 'smelly' in a metaphorical sense to describe unpleasant emotions or experiences.

How to Memorize "smelly"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a room filled with strong, unpleasant odors. Close your eyes and focus on the smell. Try to remember the feeling of discomfort or unease that it brings.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'smelly' with things that have unpleasant odors, such as garbage, dirty socks, or a skunk.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'SMELLY' to remember the definition: Smell May Evoke Lousy and Lingering Yuck.

---

Memorize "smelly" using Dictozo

The best and recommended way to memorize smelly is, by using Dictozo. Just save the word in Dictozo extension and let the app handle the rest. It enhances the memorization process in two ways:

1. Highlighting:

   Whenever users encounters the saved word on a webpage, Dictozo highlights it, drawing the user's attention and reinforcing memorization.
2. Periodic Reminders:

   Dictozo will send you periodic reminders to remind you the saved word, it will ask you quiz. These reminders could be in the form of notifications or emails, prompting users to recall and reinforce their knowledge.