
Smelly
Negative Connotation
Used to express disapproval or disgust when something smells bad.

I had to leave the room because it was smelly.
Casual Usage
Common in informal conversations, less appropriate in formal writing.

My gym bag is smelly after a week of workouts.
Subjectivity
What is smelly to one person may not be to another; perception of smell varies.

She finds cheese smelly, but I love the aroma.
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