Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

feculent

adjective
/ˈfɛkjʊlənt/
Definition
Dirty or foul; containing waste or filth.
Examples
  • The river was feculent after the heavy rains had washed debris into it.
  • After weeks of neglect, the pond became feculent and gave off a terrible odor.
Meaning
Feculent refers to something that is muddy or contaminated with organic waste, often used to describe water or substances that are unclean.
Synonyms
  • Filthy
  • Contaminated
  • Muddy
  • Impure