stinkily

In foul manner

In a manner that smells bad or, figuratively, in a way that seems suspicious or offensive.

The word is rare, appearing mostly in children's literature or humorous contexts: The garbage sat stinkily in the summer heat.

More often, writers find other constructions to convey the same idea.

odor

foul

Offensive or illegal

rank · rancid · reeking · pungent · acrid · noisome · musty · funky · noxious · whiffy

behavior

badly

In an inferior manner

contemptibly · despicably · meanly · underhandedly · sneakily · foully · dirtily · cheating · unfairly · crummily

disgust

nauseating

Causing urge to vomit

sickening · retching · queasy · stomach-turning · gross · vile · foul · offensive · loathsome · repellent

decay

rot

Organic breakdown process

molder · fester · compost · ferment · perish · deteriorate · putrescence · necrosis · sour · curdle

Opposites
olfactory quality

stinkilyfragrantly

With pleasing aroma

sweetly · aromatically · pleasantly · freshly · florally

Phrases
Family

stinking

Familiarity
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Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated G