What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
smelliest
Example
The garbage can was the smelliest thing in the room. [smelliest: superlative adjective]
Example
I had to hold my breath because the bathroom was the smelliest place I've ever been. [smelliest: superlative adjective]
funkiest
Example
The vintage store had the funkiest clothes I've ever seen. [funkiest: superlative adjective]
Example
The musician's style was as funky as his music. [funky: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Smelliest is more commonly used than funkiest in everyday language, especially when describing unpleasant smells. Funkiest is less common and used in more specific contexts, such as music, fashion, or culture.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between smelliest and funkiest?
Both smelliest and funkiest are informal and casual words that are not typically used in formal writing or speech.
