Definition & Meaning of "putrid"in English

putrid

breaking down and rotting, typically referring to organic material

decayed

off

putrescent

rancid

rotten

Grammatical Information

Composition

Simple

qualitative

Superlative

most putrid

Comparative

more putrid

gradable

Examples

She disposed of the putrid leftovers from the refrigerator.

deeply immoral or corrupt, showing extreme wickedness

black

corrupt

corrupted

dark

depraved

Examples

The putrid deeds of the politician were shocking and betrayed the public's trust.

Lexical Tree

putridness

putrid

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