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
OTHER WORDS FROM putrid
Words nearby putrid
putrefy,
putrescence,
putrescent,
putrescible,
putrescine,
putrid,
putrilage,
putsch,
putschist,
putt,
putt-putt
Example sentences from the Web for putridity
British Dictionary definitions for putridity
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, adverbWord Origin for putrid
C16: from Latin
putridus rotten, from
putrēre to be rotten
Medical definitions for putridity
putrid
[ pyōō′trĭd ]
adj.
Decomposed; foul-smelling; rotten.
Proceeding from, relating to, or exhibiting putrefaction.