culmy

/ˈkʌmɪ/ (KUM-ee)

Definitions

1. adjective

having or producing a strong, unpleasant smell

“The culmy air from the nearby swamp made it difficult to walk through.”

2. noun

a strong, unpleasant smell

“The culmy odor of the garbage filled the entire room.”

3. verb

to produce a strong, unpleasant smell

“The culmy waste in the dumpster needed to be disposed of immediately.”

Synonyms

  • malodorous
  • odorous

Antonyms

  • fragrant
  • sweet