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- [pyoo-trid]
- /ˈpyu trɪd/
- /ˈpjuː.trɪd/
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- [pyoo-trid]
- /ˈpyu trɪd/
Definitions of putrid word
- adjective putrid in a state of foul decay or decomposition, as animal or vegetable matter; rotten. 1
- adjective putrid of, relating to, or attended by putrefaction. 1
- adjective putrid having the odor of decaying flesh. 1
- adjective putrid thoroughly corrupt, depraved, or evil. 1
- adjective putrid of very low quality; rotten. 1
- adjective putrid rotten 1
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Origin of putrid
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English < Latin putridus rotten, equivalent to putr(ēre) to rot + -idus -id4
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Parts of speech for Putrid
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
putrid popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for putrid
adj putrid
- bad — If you say that it is bad that something happens, you mean it is unacceptable, unfortunate, or wrong.
- carious — (of teeth or bone) affected with caries; decayed
- corrupt — Someone who is corrupt behaves in a way that is morally wrong, especially by doing dishonest or illegal things in return for money or power.
- cruddy — dirty or unpleasant
- decayed — having rotted as a result of bacterial, fungal, or chemical action; decomposed
adjective putrid
- addled — If you describe someone as addled, you mean that they are confused or unable to think properly.
- curdled — Containing curds.
- decomposed — having been subject to decomposition
- decomposing — Present participle of decompose.
- dishonourable — showing lack of honor or integrity; ignoble; base; disgraceful; shameful: Cheating is dishonorable.
Antonyms for putrid
adj putrid
- brahmin — A Brahmin is a Hindu of the highest social rank.
- disciplined — having or exhibiting discipline; rigorous: paintings characterized by a disciplined technique.
- fragrant — having a pleasant scent or aroma; sweet-smelling; sweet-scented: a fragrant rose.
- gentle — kindly; amiable: a gentle manner.
- laid back — relaxed or unhurried: laid-back music rhythms.
adjective putrid
- dovelike — Similar to a dove.
- odoriferous — yielding or diffusing an odor.
- wellborn — born of a good, noble, or highly esteemed family.
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