The difference between Malodorous and Reeky

When used as adjectives, malodorous means having a bad odor, whereas reeky means soiled with smoke or steam.

check bellow for the other definitions of Malodorous and Reeky

  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. Reeky as an adjective:

    Soiled with smoke or steam; smoky; foul.

  2. Reeky as an adjective:

    Emitting a reek; smelly.

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