putrid

[ pyoo-trid ]
/ ˈpyu trɪd /

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.

Origin of putrid

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

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British Dictionary definitions for putrid

putrid
/ (ˈpjuːtrɪd) /

adjective

(of organic matter) in a state of decomposition, usually giving off a foul smell putrid meat
morally corrupt or worthless
sickening; foul a putrid smell
informal deficient in quality or value a putrid film

Derived forms of putrid

putridity or putridness, noun putridly, adverb

Word Origin for putrid

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

Medical definitions for putrid

putrid
[ pyōōtrĭd ]

adj.

Decomposed; foul-smelling; rotten.
Proceeding from, relating to, or exhibiting putrefaction.