fetid

fet·id

adj
\ˈfe-təd, especially British ˈfē-tid\

Definition of FETID

: having a heavy offensive smell <a fetid swamp>

— fet·id·ly adverb

— fet·id·ness noun

Examples of FETID

1. a fetid pool of water
2. the fetid odor of rotting vegetables

Origin of FETID

Middle English, from Latin foetidus, from foetēre to stink

First Known Use: 15th century

Related to FETID

Synonyms: malodorous, foul, frowsty [chiefly British], frowsy (or frowzy), funky, fusty, musty, noisome, rank, reeking, reeky, ripe, smelly, stenchy, stinking, stinky, strong

Antonyms: ambrosial, aromatic, fragrant, perfumed, redolent, savory (also savoury), scented, sweet

Related Words: putrid, rancid, skunky, stale; bad, disgusting, offensive, repulsive, revolting, vile; decayed, decaying, decomposed, decomposing, rotted, rotten, rotting, spoiled, spoiling; dirty, filthy, nasty, noxious; odiferous, odoriferous, odorous

Near Antonyms: flowery, fruity, spicy, woodsy

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Rhymes with FETID

fretted, sweated