overwhelming stench

Frequency: 7.814.5 per million words

Similar to overpowering, emphasizing the smell's ability to affect the senses strongly.

stenchADJECTIVE

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overwhelming

Examples (10)

  • The overwhelming stench from the landfill was unbearable.
  • An overwhelming stench of sulfur filled the air near the volcano.
  • We tried to escape the overwhelming stench emanating from the sewer.
  • After the flood, an overwhelming stench of dampness and decay lingered in the house.
  • The explorers were met with an overwhelming stench as they opened the ancient tomb.
  • Despite the fresh air, the overwhelming stench of the fish market clung to their clothes.
  • She felt nauseous due to the overwhelming stench of the chemical spill.
  • The firefighters had to contend with the overwhelming stench of smoke and burnt materials.
  • He covered his nose, unable to stand the overwhelming stench of the garbage dump.
  • The sudden overwhelming stench indicated that something had gone terribly wrong.