Words To Describe Smells

adjective having an offensive odor; stinking

• The fetid odor emanating from the garbage bin was unbearable.
• The fetid smell coming from the old fridge made me gag.
• I can't stand the fetid stench in this place.
• The fetid atmosphere of corruption surrounded the political scandal.

adjective having a sharp or biting taste or smell

adverb in a sharp and harsh manner

• The acridly smell of smoke filled the room, indicating a fire nearby.
• She wrinkled her nose at the acridly taste of the burnt food.
• The room was filled with an acridly stench that made everyone gag.
• His acridly words left a bitter taste in her mouth.