putrid
UK: ˈpjuːtrɪd | US: ˈpjuːtrɪd
adj. decaying or rotting and emitting a foul odor
adj. morally corrupt or vile
adj. (informal) extremely unpleasant or offensive
putr<rot> + id<adjective suffix>
- putr: From Latin putrēre (to rot), related to putridus (rotten). The root conveys decomposition or foul decay.
- id: A suffix forming adjectives, often indicating a state or quality (e.g., fluid, acrid).
Etymology Origin:
The word putrid traces back to Latin putridus, derived from putrēre (to rot). It entered English in the late 14th century, originally describing physical decay but later expanding metaphorically to moral corruption. The root putr- persists in related terms like putrefy and putrescence, all evoking the idea of organic breakdown and stench.
The fridge contained a putrid smell from spoiled food.
His putrid behavior shocked the community.
The swamp emitted a putrid odor in the summer heat.
Critics condemned the film’s putrid dialogue.
A putrid wound required immediate medical attention.