foul-smelling
|foul-smell-ing|
B2
/faʊl ˈsmɛlɪŋ/
unpleasant odor
Etymology
Etymology Information
'foul' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'fūl', where 'fūl' meant 'dirty or unclean'.
Historical Evolution
'fūl' transformed into the Middle English word 'foul', and eventually became the modern English word 'foul'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'dirty or unclean', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'having an unpleasant odor'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having an extremely unpleasant odor.
The garbage bin was foul-smelling after being left in the sun.
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Last updated: 2025/05/20 06:25