Top synonyms for “reeking”: watery, ill-smelling, malodorous, malodourous, stinky, unpleasant-smelling, wet.
Definitions
- (adjective)giving off a strong unpleasant smell
- (adjective)wet with secreted or exuded moisture such as sweat or tears“wiped his reeking neck”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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Common synonyms for "reeking" include watery, ill-smelling, malodorous, malodourous, stinky, unpleasant-smelling. Our thesaurus lists 7 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What does "reeking" mean?
giving off a strong unpleasant smell
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