Putrid

/ˈpjuːtrɪd/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

In a state of decomposition; rotten.

The putrid smell from the garbage can filled the kitchen.

Very unpleasant; disgusting.

He couldn't stand the putrid conditions of the abandoned building.

Morally corrupt or vile.

The putrid corruption within the organization was shocking.

From Latin 'putridus', meaning 'rotting' or 'decayed'.

putrid state

A deeply unpleasant or decomposed condition.

putrid smell

An extremely foul odor, often associated with decay.

putrefaction

The process of decay or rotting in a body or other organic matter.

putrescent

Beginning to decay; decomposing.

fetid

Having a foul smell; extremely unpleasant.

Something that is really bad or disgusting.

That outfit is putrid.

Used to describe a terrible situation.

The conditions in that room were putrid.