Synonyms of rotted

rotted 1 of 2

adjective

as in rotting

Related Words

• rotting
• decayed
• rotten
• decaying
• decomposed
• spoiled
• decomposing
• disgusting
• spoiling
• revolting
• repulsive
• filthy
• vile
• putrid
• offensive
• noxious
• rancid
• bad
• dirty
• stale
• odorous
• ripe
• fetid
• odoriferous
• stinking
• musty
• nasty
• stinky
• skunky
• smelly
• malodorous
• odiferous
• fusty
• funky
• noisome
• frowsy
• reeking
• foul
• strong
• reeky
• rank
• frowsty
• stenchy

Dissimilar Words

• sweet
• aromatic
• scented
• fragrant
• perfumed
• redolent
• savory
• ambrosial
• spicy
• woodsy
• flowery
• fruity

rotted

2 of 2

verb

past tense of rot

1

as in deteriorated

to become worse or of less value

the house slowly fell into disrepair and rotted

Synonyms & Similar Words

• deteriorated
• crumbled
• descended
• worsened
• declined
• decayed
• degenerated
• atrophied
• diminished
• sank
• devolved
• weakened
• retrograded
• ebbed
• regressed
• fell
• disintegrated
• sagged
• decomposed
• putrefied
• went to pot
• dilapidated
• degraded
• went to seed
• waned
• dwindled
• slipped
• receded
• soured
• corrupted
• reduced
• downsized
• moldered
• undermined
• spoiled
• debilitated
• drooped
• abated
• languished
• wilted
• lessened
• failed
• lagged
• lowered
• wasted (away)
• broke down
• flagged
• ran down
• de-escalated

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• improved
• upgraded
• ameliorated
• meliorated
• strengthened
• enriched
• enhanced
• developed
• intensified
• fortified
• bettered
• progressed
• heightened
• proceeded
• marched
• advanced

2

as in decomposed

to go through decomposition

rotting vegetation on the bank of the river

Synonyms & Similar Words

• decomposed
• decayed
• disintegrated
• perished
• molded
• corrupted
• festered
• deteriorated
• putrefied
• spoiled
• crumbled
• moldered
• fell apart
• fouled
• rusted
• descended
• turned
• contaminated
• soured
• broke down
• polluted
• tainted
• went to seed
• fermented
• defiled
• withered
• degenerated
• dilapidated
• addled
• curdled
• mortified
• turned off
• sank
• declined

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• aged
• grew
• developed
• ripened
• matured
• restored
• renewed
• refreshed
• purified
• cleansed
• integrated
• improved
• assembled
• composed
• ameliorated
• bettered
• meliorated

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of rotted

Adjective

Inspect fences and perform any repairs or maintenance, such as reinforcing posts or replacing rotted sections. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026

Many grapes become too rotted and are left to wither away. — John Mariani, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026

Verb

The missing 14-year-old’s body rotted for weeks until it was found in the trunk of a Tesla at a Hollywood tow yard last September, severed at the limbs and stuffed into black plastic bags, according to medical examiner’s records and court filings. — Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026

While the timber has long since rotted away, the posts lined up to point directly at the rising sun during the summer solstice and the setting sun at the winter solstice — in the same way as Stonehenge. — Elmira Aliieva, NBC news, 18 June 2026

The storm hit Jamaica on August 12, splintering three hundred homes, and 90 percent of banana crops rotted to black in the post-storm humidity. — Literary Hub, 16 June 2026

Now the pages are yellowed; the rubber band rotted away years ago. — Peter Hessler, New Yorker, 31 May 2026

That last line is a nod for the brain-rotted among us. — Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 28 Apr. 2026

Conley could’ve rotted away in Chicago. — Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 16 Apr. 2026

The root system is completely rotted out of it, so winds, rain and anything can push that right over. — Joe Holden, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026

How to Plant Bare Root Roses Carefully inspect the roots and cut off any that are broken, cracked, rotted, or show signs of insect damage. — Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 26 Feb. 2026