putrid

adjective

UK/ˈpjuː.trɪd/
US/ˈpjuː.trɪd/

Definitions of putrid adjective

decay

  1. Having decayed and emitting a foul odor.

    • The decaying carcass of the dead fox emitted a putrid stench.

    • The air was thick with a putrid smell, making it unpleasant to breathe.

    • They found several putrid fish washed up on the beach.

quality

  1. informal

    Extremely unpleasant or repulsive.

    • The color of that dress was just putrid, it is truly hideous.

    • The room was filled with a putrid smell and cluttered with dirty objects.

    • His putrid attitude and behavior made me feel uneasy.