Dirty and Smelly

Dirty

Dirty adjective - Not clean.

Smelly and dirty are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Smelly" instead an adjective "Dirty".

Nearby Words: dirt, dirtiness, dirtying, dirtily

Smelly

Smelly adjective - Having an unpleasant smell.
Usage example: your smelly sneakers are enough to raise the dead

Dirty and smelly are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Dirty" instead an adjective "Smelly".

Nearby Words: smell, smelt, smelling, smeller

Both words in one sentence

  • And if there isn't one that's dirty and smelly, then I'm gonna get in, and smelly and dirty it up myself!
  • Let's Mock the Monsters On The Monkees Mickey and Mike, confronted with a mummy, berate it for being dirty and smelly.
  • The Dung Ages Quetza discovers that, although the Europeans are a fearsome threat, they are dirty and smelly as hell.
    Source: The Dung Ages
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