Meaning of putrid in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˈpjutrəd/

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1. Classifying Adjective

   putrid

   Definitions

   1. having undergone infection

   Examples

   • « a purulent wound »

   Synonyms

   • septic
2. 2. in an advanced state of decomposition and having a foul odor

   Examples

   • « horrible like raw and putrid flesh- Somerset Maugham »

   Synonyms

   • rotten
3. 3. offensively malodorous

   Examples

   • « a putrid smell »

   Synonyms

   • malodorous
   • malodourous
4. 4. morally corrupt or evil

   Examples

   • « the putrid atmosphere of the court »

   Synonyms

   • corrupt

5. Qualitative Adjective

   putrid

   Etymology

   late Middle English: from Latin putridus, from putrere‘to rot’, from puter, putr-‘rotten’

   Definitions

   1. of or relating to or attended by putrefaction

   Examples

   • « putrid decomposition »