The difference between Malodorous and Mephitic

When used as adjectives, malodorous means having a bad odor, whereas mephitic means foul-smelling or noxious, particularly of a gas or atmosphere.

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  1. Malodorous as an adjective:

    Having a bad odor.

    Examples:

    "There were tons of malodorous garbage bags outside her house."

  2. Malodorous as an adjective (figuratively):

    Highly improper.

  1. Mephitic as an adjective:

    foul-smelling or noxious, particularly of a gas or atmosphere.

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