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fet·id

adjective \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
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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
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Rhymes with FETID

fretted, sweated

fet·id

adjective    (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of FETID

: having a heavy offensive smell

Variants of FETID

fet·id also foet·id \ˈfet-əd, especially British ˈfē-tid\ (audio pronunciation) (audio pronunciation)

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