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putrid definition

pu·trid (pyo̵̅o̅′trid)

adjective

  1. decomposed; rotten and foul-smelling
  2. causing, showing, or proceeding from decay
  3. morally corrupt; depraved
  4. Informal very disagreeable or unpleasant

Etymology: Fr putride < L putridus < putrere: see putrescent

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putrid Synonyms

putrid

modif.

corrupt, putrified, decayed; see rotten 1.


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putrid Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • stench: However, once beyond the putrid stench of ammonia we were treated to a real surprise.

Modifying Another Word

  • so: The smell by now was so putrid that we were all feeling ill.
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