Putrid

Quick meaning: Putrid is an adjective meaning Rotting, rotten, being in a state of putrefaction. [from 14th c.].

Meaning

Rotting, rotten, being in a state of putrefaction. [from 14th c.].

More Meanings

1. Of, relating to, or characteristic of putrefaction, especially having a bad smell, like that of rotting flesh.
2. Vile, disgusting.
3. Morally corrupt.
4. Totally objectionable.

Example Sentences

putrid smell; putrid odor

putrid flesh; putrid matter; putrid meat

Quake guzzell dogs, that live on putrid slime.

[…]vast quantities of putrid whale flesh were blasted into the sky

Synonyms for putrid

Depending on context, synonyms include malodorous, fetid, foul, corrupt, pussy, purulent.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include foul, rotten, foetid, fetid, noisome, stinking.

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