Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
foetid
adjective
/ˈfiː.tɪd/
Definition
Having a very unpleasant smell.
Examples
- The foetid stench from the garbage made it impossible to stay in the room.
- After the rain, the foetid odor of the swamp became even stronger.
- He wrinkled his nose at the foetid smell coming from the rotten eggs.
Meaning
The term ‘foetid’ refers to something that emits a strong, foul odor. It is often used to describe decaying organic matter or something that is exceptionally malodorous.
Synonyms
- foul
- malodorous
- offensive
- putrid
- rank
