noun as in strong fondness

Word Combinations

Example:The lake was suffering a period of lakishness after the warm summer.

Definition:extremely unpleasant and offensive; bad in quality or smell; disgusting.

From foul

Example:The lakishness of the nearby garbage dump was becoming unbearable for the residents.

Definition:causing strong feelings of disgust or annoyance.

From offensive

Example:The lakishness emanating from the stormwater was becoming quite rank and pungent.

Definition:very strong and unpleasant in smell or taste.

From rank

Example:The lakishness was due to the decomposing leaves in the water.

Definition:in the process of breaking down into simpler substances as a result of bacterial or fungal action, often accompanied by an unpleasant odor.

From decomposing

Example:The lakishness in the river was due to the rotting of the algae and other organic matter.

Definition:undergoing decomposition, often with the production of a foul odor, especially in a warm and damp environment.

From rotting

Example:The lakishness was causing a traffic of people to cover their noses as they passed by.

Definition:to perceive the chemical components of air molecules in the nose; to perceive with the sense of smell.

From smell

Example:The lakishness could be seen as an odor of decomposition on the lake.

Definition:a smell; the sensation that results when volatile substances are perceived by the nose; a distinctive or characteristic taste in the mouth resulting from somatic stimuli.

From odor

Example:The lakishness of the water was so strong, it was not a surprise that people complained about the taste as well.

Definition:the sensation perceived in organelles of taste in the mouth, consisting in varying combinations of four or more basic qualities, such as sweet, sour, bitter, salty, and possibly umami and fatty.

From taste

Example:The lakishness in the swamp was so thick, it was hard to walk without covering one's nose.

Definition:to perceive the chemical components of air molecules in the nose; to perceive with the sense of smell.

From smell

Example:The lakishness of the decaying fruit was so strong, it attracted flies from quite a distance.

Definition:to perceive the chemical components of air molecules in the nose; to perceive with the sense of smell.

From smell