Reeks

The verb 'reeks' primarily describes a strong, unpleasant smell, often associated with decay, filth, or something considered distasteful. It can also figuratively refer to something that strongly suggests or implies a particular quality, characteristic, or feeling, often something negative like corruption, suspicion, or dishonesty. 'Reeks' implies a noticeable and often pervasive odor or atmosphere. The intensity of the smell or the quality implied can vary, but the overall connotation is typically unfavorable or undesirable. The term highlights the pervasive presence of the unpleasant scent or the undesirable quality.

Reeks meaning with examples

• The old, abandoned factory reeks of industrial waste and stagnant water, making it an unpleasant place to be.
• After the storm, the low-lying areas **reeked** of damp, rotting vegetation that lingered for days after the rain.
• The garbage bin, left outside in the summer heat, reeks with a pungent, unbearable odor, demanding immediate attention.
• As he entered the cellar, a stale air reeks of mildew and something else that caused him to wrinkle his nose in disgust.
• The old fishing pier reeks of saltwater and fish, a smell that is familiar to anyone who has spent time on the coast.