1
[ adjective ] offensively malodorous

Synonyms

foul-smelling fetid foul stinking funky smelly noisome foetid

Examples

"a putrid smell"

Related terms

malodorous

2
[ adjective ] in an advanced state of decomposition and having a foul odor

Synonyms

putrified putrefied

Examples

"horrible like raw and putrid flesh"- Somerset Maugham

Related terms

rotten

3
[ adjective ] having undergone infection

Synonyms

festering pussy purulent infected

Examples

"festering sores" "an infected wound"

Related terms

septic

4
[ adjective ] of or relating to or attended by putrefaction

Examples

"putrid decomposition"

Related terms

rot

5
[ adjective ] morally corrupt or evil

Examples

"the putrid atmosphere of the court"

Related terms

corrupt

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Rhymes with

rid kindred acrid winfred hybrid hundred sacred alfred anhydride grid madrid

Phonetic and Homophones

P Y UW1 T R IH0 D

Similar Spelling

putridity puttyroot

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