The word "mephitic" describes extremely bad or poisonous air and foul odors, often found in polluted environments or places with toxic fumes. This less common adjective, originating from Latin for ...

Acrid is a word for sharp, bitter, or irritating sensations. It describes strong smells like smoke or chemicals. It also ...

Describing stuff can be the hardest part of writing prose fiction. You have a scene in your head, with all the dialogue and action, but now you have to fill in what everything looks like. There’s ...