Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
rotten
Adjective
/ˈrɒtən/
Definition
Decayed or decomposed, often producing a foul smell.
Examples
- The apples in the basket were rotten and needed to be thrown away.
- He couldn’t stand the smell of the rotten food in the fridge.
- After weeks of rain, the wooden beams in the shed became rotten and unsafe.
Meaning
Something that has started to break down or has become inedible due to decay.
Synonyms
- decayed
- decomposed
- putrid
- spoiled
- tainted
