Basic Details
Word: Stinking
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Having a very unpleasant smell.
Synonyms: Foul, smelly, rotten
Antonyms: Fragrant, pleasant, sweet
Idioms and Phrases
- Stinking rich: This phrase describes someone who has a lot of money. Example: "He lives in a mansion because he's stinking rich after winning the lottery."
- Stinking thinking: This refers to a negative mindset or attitude. Example: "Her stinking thinking about school made her dislike studying."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The rubbish bin in the kitchen was stinking after being left unemptied for a week.
Example 2: The fish had been sitting out for too long, and it started to smell stinking.
Example 3: When he opened the old box in the attic, a stinking smell filled the room.
Fun Fact
Did you know that certain foods, like durian fruit, are often described as stinking? But many people say they taste delicious despite the smell!
Famous Quote
"A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new." Albert Einstein. This quote reminds us that even things that seem 'stinking' at first can lead to great discoveries.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "stinking" mean?
a) Having a pleasant smell
b) Having a very unpleasant smell
c) Being beautiful
d) Being very tasty
Answer: b) Having a very unpleasant smell
2. Which of these is a synonym of "stinking"?
a) Sweet
b) Foul
c) Lovely
d) Fresh
Answer: b) Foul
3. What is an antonym of "stinking"?
a) Smelly
b) Rotten
c) Fragrant
d) Foul
Answer: c) Fragrant
4. Which sentence uses "stinking" correctly?
a) The stinking flowers were given to her as a gift.
b) The cheese left out all day was beginning to smell stinking.
c) The stinking bread was the best part of the meal.
d) She wore a stinking beautiful dress to the party.
Answer: b) The cheese left out all day was beginning to smell stinking.
5. Which idiom refers to having a lot of money?
a) Stinking rich
b) Stinking thinking
c) Like a broken record
d) Barking up the wrong tree
Answer: a) Stinking rich
