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putrid

 

[ ˈpjuːtrɪd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

smell

Decomposed and foul-smelling; rotten.

Synonyms

rancid, rotten, spoiled

Examples of usage

  • The putrid smell of rotten eggs filled the room.
  • The garbage left in the sun for days had become putrid.
Context #2 | Adjective

disgusting

Extremely unpleasant; repulsive.

Synonyms

disgusting, foul, revolting

Examples of usage

  • The putrid taste of the food made him gag.
  • She couldn't stand the putrid sight of the decaying animal.

Translations

Translations of the word "putrid" in other languages:

🇵🇹 podre

🇮🇳 सड़ना

🇩🇪 verfault

🇮🇩 busuk

🇺🇦 гнилий

🇵🇱 zgniły

🇯🇵 腐った

🇫🇷 pourri

🇪🇸 putrefacto

🇹🇷 çürümüş

🇰🇷 썩은

🇸🇦 متعفن

🇨🇿 hnilý

🇸🇰 hnilý

🇨🇳 腐烂的

🇸🇮 gnil

🇮🇸 gufandi

🇰🇿 шіріген

🇬🇪 შეუთავსებელი

🇦🇿 çürümüş

🇲🇽 putrefacto

Etymology

The word 'putrid' originates from the Latin word 'putridus', meaning rotten or decayed. It has been used in English since the late 16th century to describe things that are in a state of decay or decomposition, emitting a foul odor. Over time, 'putrid' has come to be associated with anything extremely unpleasant or repulsive.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,604, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.