fetid
UK: ˈfɛtɪd | US: ˈfɛtɪd
adj. having a foul or unpleasant smell
fetid = fet<stink> + id<adjective suffix>
- fet (from Latin fetēre, meaning "to stink")
- id (a suffix forming adjectives, often indicating a state or quality)
Etymology Origin:
The word "fetid" traces back to the Latin fetēre ("to stink"), which evolved into fetidus ("stinking") in Late Latin. The root fet- has retained its association with foul odors, while the suffix -id (common in Latin-derived adjectives) denotes the quality of emitting such a smell. The word’s structure vividly reflects its meaning—combining a stark root with a descriptive ending.
The fetid odor from the garbage bin made everyone cover their noses.
A fetid swamp lay at the edge of the abandoned village.
The room was fetid after weeks of neglect.
Scientists identified the fetid compound responsible for the decay smell.
He wrinkled his nose at the fetid breath of the stray dog.