putrid
Reeking of rot
Putrid describes organic matter in a state of decay, especially when it produces a foul smell: the putrid stench of rotting meat.
The word emphasizes the offensive sensory qualities of decomposition.
Figuratively, putrid describes anything thoroughly repugnant or of extremely poor quality: a putrid performance, putrid corruption.
Powerfully offensive odor
- reekEmit strong odor
- fetidHaving foul odor
- rankPosition in hierarchy
- foul-smellingEmitting unpleasant odors
noisome · miasma · sulfurous · acrid · pungent · noxious · rancid · musty
Organic matter decomposing
- putrescenceState of decomposing
- spoiledRuined or overindulged
- festeringBecoming infected, decaying
- carrionPutrefying animal remains
necrotic · moldering · putrefied · rancid · maggots · carcass · compost · cadaver
Causing strong disgust
- vileExtremely unpleasant or bad
- repulsiveCausing strong disgust
- nauseatingCausing urge to vomit
- loathsomeArousing intense disgust
abhorrent · sickening · gross · stomach-turning · repellent · ghastly · hideous · abominable
Tissue death from bloodlessness
- sepsisDangerous inflammatory infection response
- necrosisLocalized cell death
- infectionPathogen invasion causing illness
- abscessLocalized pus collection
pus · festering · lesion · wound · ulcer · bacteria · pathogen · septic
Dishonest, open to bribes
- depravedMorally corrupt, perverse
- vileExtremely unpleasant or bad
- rottenDecomposed or corrupt
- degenerateDecline morally or physically
despicable · base · debased · contemptible · wicked · nefarious · sordid · venal
stench
Powerfully offensive odor
foul-smelling · noisome · miasma · sulfurous · acrid · pungent · noxious · rancid · musty · skunky
rotting
Organic matter decomposing
- putrescenceState of decomposing
- spoiledRuined or overindulged
- festeringBecoming infected, decaying
carrion · necrotic · moldering · putrefied · rancid · maggots · carcass · compost · cadaver · perished
revolting
Causing strong disgust
- vileExtremely unpleasant or bad
- repulsiveCausing strong disgust
- nauseatingCausing urge to vomit
loathsome · abhorrent · sickening · gross · stomach-turning · repellent · ghastly · hideous · abominable · retching
gangrene
Tissue death from bloodlessness
- sepsisDangerous inflammatory infection response
- necrosisLocalized cell death
- infectionPathogen invasion causing illness
abscess · pus · festering · lesion · wound · ulcer · bacteria · pathogen · septic · suppurating
corrupt
Dishonest, open to bribes
degenerate · despicable · base · debased · contemptible · wicked · nefarious · sordid · venal · ignoble
putridfresh
Newly made, not stale
undecomposed · preserved · unspoiled · pristine · intact
putridfragrant
Emitting pleasant smell
sweet-smelling · aromatic · perfumed · sweet · floral
putridpure
Unmixed, without impurities
clean · untainted · uncontaminated · unpolluted · wholesome