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- [fet-id, fee-tid]
- /ˈfɛt ɪd, ˈfi tɪd/
- /ˈfet.ɪd/
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- [fet-id, fee-tid]
- /ˈfɛt ɪd, ˈfi tɪd/
Definitions of foetid word
- adjective foetid having an offensive odor; stinking. 1
- noun foetid Alternative spelling of fetid. 1
- abbreviation FOETID fetid 0
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Origin of foetid
First appearance:
before 1590 One of the 37% oldest English words
1590-1600; < Latin fētidus, equivalent to fēt- (stem of fētēre to stink) + -idus -id4
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Parts of speech for Foetid
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
foetid popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 68% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
foetid usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for foetid
adjective foetid
- rotten — decomposing or decaying; putrid; tainted, foul, or bad-smelling.
- putrid — in a state of foul decay or decomposition, as animal or vegetable matter; rotten.
- foul — grossly offensive to the senses; disgustingly loathsome; noisome: a foul smell.
- squalid — foul and repulsive, as from lack of care or cleanliness; neglected and filthy.
- fusty — having a stale smell; moldy; musty: fusty rooms that were in need of a good airing.
Antonyms for foetid
adjective foetid
- fresh — newly made or obtained: fresh footprints.
- good — Graph-Oriented Object Database
- aromatic — An aromatic plant or food has a strong, pleasant smell of herbs or spices.
- clean — Something that is clean is free from dirt or unwanted marks.
- fragrant — having a pleasant scent or aroma; sweet-smelling; sweet-scented: a fragrant rose.
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