putrid
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Adj — Rotting and giving off a foul smell.
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Etymology
From Latin putridus, "rotten," related to putreo, "to be rotten."
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What does “putrid” mean?
The word “putrid” means rotting and giving off a foul smell. In plain terms, rotting and foul-smelling, or, more loosely, thoroughly disgusting.
How do you pronounce “putrid”?
“Putrid” is pronounced PYOO-trihd (/ˈpju.tɹəd/ in IPA).
How do you use “putrid” in a sentence?
Here is “putrid” used in a sentence: “A putrid smell drifted from the bin left out for weeks.”
What part of speech is “putrid”?
“Putrid” is an adjective.
Where does the word “putrid” come from?
The word “putrid” comes from Latin. From Latin putridus, "rotten," related to putreo, "to be rotten.".
How many meanings does “putrid” have?
“Putrid” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: rotting and giving off a foul smell.