putrid

American  

[pyoo-trid] / ˈpyu trɪd /

adjective

1. in a state of foul decay or decomposition, as animal or vegetable matter; rotten.

2. of, relating to, or attended by putrefaction.

3. having the odor of decaying flesh.

   Synonyms:

   fetid

4. thoroughly corrupt, depraved, or evil.

   Synonyms:

   immoral

5. of very low quality; rotten.

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putrid British  

/ ˈpjuːtrɪd /

adjective

1. (of organic matter) in a state of decomposition, usually giving off a foul smell

   putrid meat

2. morally corrupt or worthless

3. sickening; foul

   a putrid smell

4. informal deficient in quality or value

   a putrid film

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Other Word Forms

• putridity noun
• putridly adverb
• putridness noun
• unputrid adjective
• unputridity noun
• unputridly adverb
• unputridness noun

Etymology

Origin of putrid

1375–1425; late Middle English < Latin putridus rotten, equivalent to putr ( ēre ) to rot + -idus -id ⁴

Example Sentences

The putrid smell assaults my nostrils before I see the dark spots and fuzzy green mold.

From Literature

"Noam. I d love your advice on how I handle my putrid press," Epstein wrote, adding that media coverage was "spiralling out of control".

From BBC

The Raiders were so putrid this season that they now own the No. 1 pick in April’s draft, giving the NFL’s most successful quarterback the chance to handpick a franchise quarterback of his own.

From The Wall Street Journal

For years, they pumped the putrid fluids deep into the ground—and triggered hundreds of earthquakes, some with a magnitude of over 5.

From The Wall Street Journal

But after a putrid start that has left them with only one win through nine weeks of the season, the Jets pivoted—and executed one of the most shocking deadline-day trades in history.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• contaminated
• fetid
• rancid
• rotting