putrid

adjective

pu·trid ˈpyü-trəd How to pronounce putrid (audio)

: being in a state of putrefaction : rotten

: of, relating to, or characteristic of putrefaction : foul

a putrid odor

: morally corrupt

: totally objectionable

putridity

pyü-ˈtri-də-tē How to pronounce putrid (audio)

noun

putridly

ˈpyü-trəd-lē How to pronounce putrid (audio)

adverb

Example Sentences

a putrid shade of green the putrid remains of a dead raccoon on the side of the highway

Recent Examples on the Web For a city that has long struggled with a variety of air quality nuisances — including acrid odors from refineries and the putrid stench of decaying bacteria in the Dominguez Channel — the prospect of additional air testing was greeted warmly.

Tony Briscoestaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 9 Aug. 2022 The bloom’s putrid scent is designed to attract carrion-consuming rainforest beetles and flesh flies that pollinate the tiny florets at its center to produce seed berries.

San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Oct. 2021 Eventually the pens themselves can become putrid as their mesh is clogged by mussels and seaweed.

Richard Adams Carey, WSJ, 29 July 2022 Meanwhile, Morbius couldn’t even meme its way to success, making a paltry $163 million globally to go along with putrid reviews.

Jacob Siegal, BGR, 19 July 2022 What lay on the pillow was a charnel-house, a heap of pus and blood, a shovelful of putrid flesh.

Namwali Serpell, The New York Review of Books, 6 July 2022 Seattle converted half of its six chances Tuesday, while the team supposedly benefitting by the creature comforts of home ended 1-for-11 and a putrid 1-for-17 in the two-game series.

Bryce Millercolumnist, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 July 2022 Likewise, Keller has seen his ERA soar since, going from 1.38 following that loss to 4.56 after his ninth loss of the season, a 9-7 stinker against the similarly putrid Athletics on Saturday.

Ryan Ford, Detroit Free Press, 1 July 2022 For years, pollution from septic systems has spawned algae blooms, toxic bacteria, and a putrid scum coating the waters of Cape Cod, destroying vital ecosystems, contributing to coastal erosion, and harming tourism.

David Abel, BostonGlobe.com, 17 May 2022 See More

putrid

adjective

as in rotten

having undergone organic breakdown the putrid remains of a dead raccoon on the side of the highway

Synonyms & Similar Words

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rotten
rotting
decomposed
decayed
spoiled
putrefied
corrupted
bad
polluted
rancid
addled
sour
soured
tainted
contaminated
fermented
decaying
turned
decomposing
impure
curdled
defiled
putrescent
degenerated
putrefying
moldy
fouled
deteriorated
corroded
rank
crumbled
disintegrated
disintegrating
off
sourish
gangrenous
moldering
mildewy

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

fresh
sweet
undecomposed
good
uncontaminated
pristine
untouched
unpolluted
preserved
unspoiled
untainted
undefiled

Synonym Chooser

Some common synonyms of putrid are fetid, fusty, malodorous, musty, noisome, rank, and stinking. While all these words mean "bad-smelling," putrid implies particularly the sickening odor of decaying organic matter.

the putrid smell of rotting fish

Both fusty and musty suggest lack of fresh air and sunlight, fusty also implying prolonged uncleanliness, musty stressing the effects of dampness, mildew, or age.

a fusty attic

the musty odor of a damp cellar

While in some cases nearly identical to putrid, malodorous may range from the unpleasant to the strongly offensive.

malodorous fertilizers

The synonyms noisome and putrid are sometimes interchangeable, but noisome adds a suggestion of being harmful or unwholesome as well as offensive.

a stagnant, noisome sewer

The words rank and putrid are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, rank suggests a strong unpleasant smell.

rank cigar smoke

Both stinking and fetid suggest the foul or disgusting.

prisoners were held in stinking cells

the fetid odor of skunk cabbage

单词	putrid
释义	putrid adjective pu·trid ˈpyü-trəd 1 a : being in a state of putrefaction : rotten b : of, relating to, or characteristic of putrefaction : foul a putrid odor 2 a : morally corrupt b : totally objectionable putridity pyü-ˈtri-də-tē noun putridly ˈpyü-trəd-lē adverb Synonyms addled bad corrupted decayed decomposed putrefied rotten spoiled See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences a putrid shade of green the putrid remains of a dead raccoon on the side of the highway Recent Examples on the Web For a city that has long struggled with a variety of air quality nuisances — including acrid odors from refineries and the putrid stench of decaying bacteria in the Dominguez Channel — the prospect of additional air testing was greeted warmly. Tony Briscoestaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 9 Aug. 2022 The bloom’s putrid scent is designed to attract carrion-consuming rainforest beetles and flesh flies that pollinate the tiny florets at its center to produce seed berries. San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Oct. 2021 Eventually the pens themselves can become putrid as their mesh is clogged by mussels and seaweed. Richard Adams Carey, WSJ, 29 July 2022 Meanwhile, Morbius couldn’t even meme its way to success, making a paltry $163 million globally to go along with putrid reviews. Jacob Siegal, BGR, 19 July 2022 What lay on the pillow was a charnel-house, a heap of pus and blood, a shovelful of putrid flesh. Namwali Serpell, The New York Review of Books, 6 July 2022 Seattle converted half of its six chances Tuesday, while the team supposedly benefitting by the creature comforts of home ended 1-for-11 and a putrid 1-for-17 in the two-game series. Bryce Millercolumnist, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 July 2022 Likewise, Keller has seen his ERA soar since, going from 1.38 following that loss to 4.56 after his ninth loss of the season, a 9-7 stinker against the similarly putrid Athletics on Saturday. Ryan Ford, Detroit Free Press, 1 July 2022 For years, pollution from septic systems has spawned algae blooms, toxic bacteria, and a putrid scum coating the waters of Cape Cod, destroying vital ecosystems, contributing to coastal erosion, and harming tourism. David Abel, BostonGlobe.com, 17 May 2022 See More Word History Etymology Latin putridus, from putrēre to be rotten, from puter, putris rotten; akin to Latin putēre to stink — more at foul entry 1 First Known Use 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Kids Definition putrid adjective pu·trid ˈpyü-trəd 1 : rotten sense 1 putrid meat 2 : coming from or suggesting something rotten a putrid smell Medical Definition putrid adjective pu·trid ˈpyü-trəd 1 : being in a state of putrefaction 2 : of, relating to, or characteristic of putrefaction a putrid odor putrid adjective as in rotten having undergone organic breakdown the putrid remains of a dead raccoon on the side of the highway Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance rotten rotting decomposed decayed spoiled putrefied corrupted bad polluted rancid addled sour soured tainted contaminated fermented decaying turned decomposing impure curdled defiled putrescent degenerated putrefying moldy fouled deteriorated corroded rank crumbled disintegrated disintegrating off sourish gangrenous moldering mildewy Antonyms & Near Antonyms fresh sweet undecomposed good uncontaminated pristine untouched unpolluted preserved unspoiled untainted undefiled See More Synonym Chooser Some common synonyms of putrid are fetid, fusty, malodorous, musty, noisome, rank, and stinking. While all these words mean "bad-smelling," putrid implies particularly the sickening odor of decaying organic matter. the putrid smell of rotting fish Both fusty and musty suggest lack of fresh air and sunlight, fusty also implying prolonged uncleanliness, musty stressing the effects of dampness, mildew, or age. a fusty attic the musty odor of a damp cellar While in some cases nearly identical to putrid, malodorous may range from the unpleasant to the strongly offensive. malodorous fertilizers The synonyms noisome and putrid are sometimes interchangeable, but noisome adds a suggestion of being harmful or unwholesome as well as offensive. a stagnant, noisome sewer The words rank and putrid are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, rank suggests a strong unpleasant smell. rank cigar smoke Both stinking and fetid suggest the foul or disgusting. prisoners were held in stinking cells the fetid odor of skunk cabbage
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putrid

adjective

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