100 Examples of sentences containing the adjective "fishy"

Definition

The adjective fishy has several meanings:

1. Resembling or having the characteristics of fish, often in terms of smell or taste.
2. Describing something that seems suspicious, dubious, or lacking in credibility.

Synonyms

• Suspicious
• Dubious
• Untrustworthy
• Skeptical
• Smelly
• Odorous
• Fish-like

Antonyms

• Trustworthy
• Reliable
• Clear
• Genuine
• Fresh

Examples

1. The fishy smell from the market lingered in the air.
2. She found his excuse a bit fishy.
3. The soup had a fishy flavor that was hard to ignore.
4. There's something fishy about that deal he offered.
5. After inspecting the fishy package, they decided to call the authorities.
6. The fishy scent of the ocean reminded him of childhood summers.
7. His fishy behavior raised several eyebrows.
8. I can't shake the feeling that this whole situation is a bit fishy.
9. The fishy aroma of the restaurant drew in many customers.
10. There was a fishy taste in the back of her throat after eating the sushi.
11. The detective knew there was something fishy going on behind the scenes.
12. The fishy odor from the old refrigerator made her gag.
13. He tried to convince her that his story was true, but it sounded fishy.
14. The fishy texture of the dish made her lose her appetite.
15. It seemed fishy that he had so much cash on hand.
16. The fishy smell from the dock was overwhelming.
17. She always felt something fishy when he was being unusually nice.
18. There was a fishy residue on the surface of the water.
19. His fishy comments about the project made her wary of his intentions.
20. The fishy flavor of the sauce overwhelmed the other ingredients.
21. The fishy details in his alibi didn't add up.
22. After the fishy incident, they decided to investigate further.
23. The fishy scent of the lake was nostalgic for her.
24. She noticed a fishy look in his eyes when he spoke about the job.
25. The fishy aftertaste of the meal left her feeling uneasy.
26. There was a fishy stain on the carpet that needed cleaning.
27. His fishy behavior made her question his loyalty.
28. The fishy aroma wafted through the kitchen as the dish cooked.
29. She couldn’t ignore the fishy feeling in her gut about the transaction.
30. The fishy taste in her mouth made her wonder if she was getting sick.
31. The fishy rumors circulating about him were hard to believe.
32. The fishy texture of the fish made it unappetizing.
33. His fishy excuses only made her more suspicious.
34. She wrinkled her nose at the fishy smell coming from the fridge.
35. The fishy incident was still fresh in everyone’s mind.
36. He offered a fishy explanation for his absence.
37. The fishy taste of the water raised concerns about its safety.
38. She felt a fishy vibe from the new employee.
39. The fishy quality of the fish made her question its freshness.
40. There was a fishy look in his eye when he talked about his plans.
41. The fishy smell in the air told her it was time to leave.
42. The fishy details in the report led to further investigation.
43. She was cautious of the fishy offer he made.
44. The fishy taste lingered long after the meal was over.
45. His fishy behavior made everyone uncomfortable.
46. The fishy scent of the seafood restaurant was inviting.
47. She had a fishy feeling about the whole situation.
48. The fishy texture of the dish made it hard to swallow.
49. He couldn’t shake the fishy feeling that something was off.
50. The fishy odors from the port were overwhelming.
51. Her fishy instincts warned her against trusting him.
52. The fishy aftertaste ruined the enjoyment of the meal.
53. The fishy details of the case were puzzling to the detectives.
54. She scrunched her nose at the fishy smell coming from the trash.
55. The fishy look on his face told her he was hiding something.
56. They found a fishy stain on the floor that needed to be cleaned.
57. The fishy comments made her question his motives.
58. He always had a fishy story whenever he was late.
59. The fishy aroma of the seafood stew filled the kitchen.
60. She couldn’t quite place the fishy taste in the dish.
61. His fishy explanations left her feeling confused.
62. The fishy scent from the river was unmistakable.
63. She couldn’t ignore the fishy feeling in her stomach.
64. The fishy report raised red flags for the auditors.
65. The fishy taste in the salad dressing was off-putting.
66. He had a fishy alibi that didn’t hold up under scrutiny.
67. The fishy smell of the ocean brought back memories.
68. She had a fishy feeling about signing the contract.
69. The fishy texture of the dish made it hard to enjoy.
70. The fishy rumors about the company were concerning.
71. The fishy smell of the bait attracted many fish.
72. His fishy behavior during the meeting caught her attention.
73. The fishy flavor was a result of the fish being overcooked.
74. She noticed a fishy residue on the seafood she bought.
75. The fishy details of the incident were still unclear.
76. He had a fishy story that no one believed.
77. The fishy aroma filled the air as they cooked dinner.
78. Her fishy instincts told her to be cautious.
79. The fishy taste in the broth was unpleasant.
80. There was something fishy about his sudden wealth.
81. The fishy smell from the water made her wary.
82. He gave her a fishy grin that made her uneasy.
83. The fishy reports about the investment made her hesitant.
84. The fishy texture of the fish made it less appealing.
85. She caught a fishy whiff of something unpleasant.
86. His fishy excuses always seemed rehearsed.
87. The fishy taste of the dish was unexpected.
88. She had a fishy feeling when he didn't answer her call.
89. The fishy odor from the dumpster was unbearable.
90. His fishy demeanor made her question his honesty.
91. The fishy smell of the ocean brought back childhood memories.
92. She found the fishy details in his story hard to believe.
93. The fishy aroma of the dish filled the restaurant.
94. He had a fishy alibi that raised suspicion.
95. The fishy taste in the air made her uneasy.
96. She felt something fishy was happening behind the scenes.
97. The fishy look on his face made her suspicious.
98. The fishy odor from the boat made her gag.
99. His fishy explanation did little to convince her.
100. The fishy flavor in the dish ruined the meal for her.