Basic Details
Word: Malodorous
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Having a very unpleasant smell.
Synonyms: Stinky, foul, unpleasant
Antonyms: Pleasant, fragrant, sweet-smelling
Idioms and Phrases
- Smells like trouble: This phrase indicates that something is wrong or could lead to problems. Example: "When he saw the messy kitchen, it smelled like trouble."
- In the foul air: Used to describe an unpleasant situation or environment. Example: "The abandoned building was filled with in the foul air of decay."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The malodorous garbage can attracted flies and made the entire area smell bad.
Example 2: After the rain, the malodorous plants released a smell that filled the whole garden.
Example 3: The old socks were so malodorous that everyone in the room had to hold their noses.
Fun Fact
The word "malodorous" comes from the Latin roots "male" meaning "bad" and "odor" meaning "smell." It has been used in English since the 17th century to describe things that smell unpleasant.
Famous Quote
"No amount of money can buy a malodorous friendship." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "malodorous" mean?
a) Having a sweet smell
b) Having a very unpleasant smell
c) Having a neutral smell
d) Having no smell
Answer: b) Having a very unpleasant smell
2. Which of these is a synonym of "malodorous"?
a) Pleasant
b) Stinky
c) Sweet-smelling
d) Fragrant
Answer: b) Stinky
3. What is an antonym of "malodorous"?
a) Smelly
b) Foul
c) Fragrant
d) Stinky
Answer: c) Fragrant
4. Which sentence uses "malodorous" correctly?
a) The malodorous flowers filled the room with their scent.
b) The malodorous cheese was past its expiry date.
c) The malodorous weather was very nice today.
d) The malodorous candy was sweet and delicious.
Answer: b) The malodorous cheese was past its expiry date.
5. Which idiom suggests that something is wrong?
a) Smells like trouble
b) In the foul air
c) As sweet as candy
d) Hit the nail on the head
Answer: a) Smells like trouble
