Definition of Putrid
Putrid
pu·trid


Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
decomposing or decaying, as in organic matter, and emitting a fetid and rotten smell;

e.g. The putrid potatoes were soft and soggy after being left and forgotten in the cabinet for months.

(adjective)
of or characteristic of rotting or decaying matter;

e.g. He fainted every time he inhaled the putrid smells coming from the slaughterhouse.

(adjective)
repulsive;

e.g. The furniture was of a putrid green color that looked gaudy against the green walls.



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