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Meaning of putrid
The primary meaning of the word "putrid" is relating to or characterized by decay or rot, often with a strong unpleasant smell.
Etymology of putrid
The word "putrid" comes from the Latin "putridus", meaning "rotten" or "decayed", which is derived from "putrere", meaning "to rot" or "to decay".
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe something that is rotting or decaying, often with a strong unpleasant smell.
Synonyms
fetid
foul
rotten
decayed
putrefied
rancid
noxious
foul-smelling
loathsome
disgusting
repulsive
nauseating
sickening
vile
odious
abhorrent
repugnant
offensive
objectionable
distasteful
unpleasant
unwholesome
tainted
corrupted
spoiled
festering
gangrenous
septic
infected
diseased
morbid
gruesome
ghastly
horrific
revolting
repellant
abominable
Definitions
- Having or showing signs of decay or rot, especially with a strong unpleasant smell
- (Of a wound or part of the body) infected or rotting, often with a strong unpleasant smell
- (Informal) extremely bad or unpleasant
Usage Examples
- The putrid smell of the rotten fish filled the air.
- The wound had become putrid and infected, requiring immediate medical attention.
- The putrid state of the city's sewage system was a major health concern.