reeking (Meaning)

Wordnet

reeking (s)

wet with secreted or exuded moisture such as sweat or tears

giving off a strong unpleasant smell

Webster

reeking (p. pr. & vb. n.)

of Reek

reeking Sentence Examples

  1. The alleyway reeked of rotting garbage, making it unbearable to walk through.
  2. The unwashed animal's fur reeked of a foul odor that permeated the room.
  3. The spoiled milk reeked in the refrigerator, contaminating everything around it.
  4. The old, damp basement reeked of mildew and decay.
  5. The teenager's dirty backpack reeked of sweat and stale food.
  6. The fish market reeked of the pungent smell of raw seafood.
  7. The smoker's breath reeked of nicotine and tar, making it unpleasant to be around.
  8. The stale cigarette smoke reeked in the car, leaving a lingering stench.
  9. The rotting carcass reeked in the forest, attracting scavengers from miles around.
  10. The poorly ventilated factory reeked of toxic chemicals, posing a health hazard to workers.

FAQs About the word reeking

wet with secreted or exuded moisture such as sweat or tears, giving off a strong unpleasant smellof Reek

fetid,stinking, musty, rotting, malodorous, stinky, strong, foul, smelly, rotted

scented, savory, redolent, perfumed, fragrant, sweet, perfumed,fragrant, savoury, aromatic

The alleyway reeked of rotting garbage, making it unbearable to walk through.

The unwashed animal's fur reeked of a foul odor that permeated the room.

The spoiled milk reeked in the refrigerator, contaminating everything around it.

The old, damp basement reeked of mildew and decay.