rankness

Other forms: ranknesses

Definitions of rankness

1. noun

   the attribute of having a strong offensive smell
   synonyms: fetidness, foulness, malodorousness, stinkiness

   types:

   B.O., body odor, body odour

   malodorousness resulting from a failure to bathe

   type of:

   aroma, odor, odour, olfactory property, scent, smell

   any property detected by the olfactory system
2. noun

   the property of producing abundantly and sustaining vigorous and luxuriant growth
   “weeds lovely in their rankness”

   synonyms: fertility, prolificacy, richness

   type of:

   fecundity, fruitfulness

   the quality of something that causes or assists healthy growth