putrid

[ pyoo-trid ]

/ ˈpyu trɪd /

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adjective

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

of, relating to, or attended by putrefaction.

having the odor of decaying flesh.

thoroughly corrupt, depraved, or evil.

of very low quality; rotten.

OTHER WORDS FOR putrid

3 fetid.

4 immoral.

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Origin of putrid

1375–1425; late Middle English <Latin putridus rotten, equivalent to putr(ēre) to rot + -idus-id⁴

OTHER WORDS FROM putrid

pu·trid·i·ty, pu·trid·ness, nounpu·trid·ly, adverbun·pu·trid, adjectiveun·pu·trid·ly, adverb

un·pu·trid·ness, nounun·pu·trid·i·ty, noun

Words nearby putrid

putrefaction, putrefy, putrescent, putrescible, putrescine, putrid, put right, putrilage, putsch, putschist, put someone away

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How to use putrid in a sentence

She also devastates a corner so putrid-looking, it resembles Dijon mustard tie-dye.
What a Tattered Pillow Taught Me About Grieving|Lauren DePino|October 9, 2021|Time
They forced turnovers but not misses from their opponents, and their rebounding was putrid on both ends of the floor.
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They have putrid California grapes for eyes, puffed-out cheeks of spoiled plums, sweltered eggplant lips.
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“The article appears to consist in whole or in part of a filthy, putrid, or decomposed substance,” noted the official report form.
U.S. Wants Freedom from ‘Filthy’ French Cheese|Alice Guilhamon, Christopher Dickey|July 20, 2013|DAILY BEAST

In the latest CBS/NYT poll, the GOP had a putrid 31 percent approval rating, its lowest ever recorded.
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The instant she'd opened him up, she detected the putrid, pungent smell of booze as it breaks down in the body.
Dr. Scarpetta Heads to Psych Ward|Daily Beast Promotions|February 23, 2009|DAILY BEAST
On crossing it for the first time, I perceived lying about me half putrid cats and dogs—and even a mule in the same state.
A Woman's Journey Round the World|Ida Pfeiffer
The putrid flesh came away with the garments, but the drunkards never heeded.
The Chequers|James Runciman
Again, we will pass through stinking sewers, up to our elbows in putrid filth.
Black Diamonds|Mr Jkai
The most delicate birds, even grouse, may be kept this way, if not putrid.
A Poetical Cook-Book|Maria J. Moss
Their bodies, when putrid, floated down the stream, and many in all probability were deposited in the estuary of the Plata.
The Rain Cloud|Anonymous

British Dictionary definitions for putrid

putrid

/ (ˈpjuːtrɪd) /

adjective

(of organic matter) in a state of decomposition, usually giving off a foul smellputrid meat

morally corrupt or worthless

sickening; foula putrid smell

informal deficient in quality or valuea putrid film

Derived forms of putrid

putridity or putridness, nounputridly, adverb

Word Origin for putrid

C16: from Latin putridus rotten, from putrēre to be rotten

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