putrid

• Qualifie quelque chose qui est en train de pourrir ou de se décomposer, souvent avec une odeur nauséabonde.

Describes something that is decaying or rotting, often with a foul smell.

1. Related to decayC1formal

   Relating to or characterized by the process of rotting or decomposition.

   putride, en lien avec la décomposition

   • The putrid smell from the swamp was overwhelming.
   • The laboratory studied the putrid process of organic matter.
   • Putrid conditions can lead to the spread of disease.

   Synonymesfetidpurulentrankrottenseptic

   Antonymesfreshwholesome

2. Decomposed and foul-smellingB2formal

   In an advanced state of decay, emitting a very unpleasant odor.

   putride, en décomposition avancée

   • The garbage had become putrid after being left in the sun for days.
   • A putrid carcass lay by the side of the road.
   • The water in the stagnant pond was putrid and undrinkable.

   Synonymesdecayedfetidfoulrancidrottenstinking

   Antonymesfragrantfreshsweetwholesome

3. Morally corruptC1formal

   Extremely unpleasant or morally bad; corrupt or evil.

   Corrompu moralement

   • The regime was known for its putrid corruption and abuse of power.
   • He described the scandal as a putrid affair.
   • The novel explores the putrid underbelly of high society.

   Synonymescorruptdebaseddegeneratedepravedevilfoulimmoralrottenvilewicked

   Antonymeshonorablemoralnobleprincipledrighteousuprightvirtuouswholesome