sour smell
Sharp unpleasant scent
A sour smell is an acidic, fermented, or spoiled odor—the kind given off by vinegar, curdled milk, or unwashed gym clothes.
The phrase describes smells that suggest decay or bacterial activity: The refrigerator had a sour smell after the power outage.
It often signals that food has gone bad or that something needs cleaning.
- vinegarAcidic cooking liquid
- rancidDecomposed fat's quality
- fermentedTransformed by microbial action
- acridUnpleasantly sharp-smelling
- mustyStale from dampness
pungent · curdled · spoiled · gone off · tangy · stale · ammonia · sweat · body odor · gym socks · locker room · mildew · pickled · biting · sharp · yogurt · acidic · funky
sour smellperfume
Fragrant liquid for wearing
bouquet · fresh scent · fragrant · fragrance · aromatic
sour smellsweet smell
Agreeable olfactory sensation
floral scent · rose fragrance · vanilla scent · floral fragrance
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