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Definition of fetid

fetid

/ˈfɛt.ɪd/
(UK: foetid)
fet · id
Adverb:fetidly
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1

Smelling extremely unpleasant, foul, or offensive, typically due to decay or stagnation.

Example

"The explorers held their breath as they waded through the fetid waters of the swamp."

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• Rhymes for fetid

• Nearby Words

fetching
fetchingly
fete
fetid
fetish
fetishist
fetishize

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the early 15th century from Latin fetidus, meaning 'stinking,' from the verb fetere ('to have an offensive smell'). The variant spelling 'foetid' arose from a mistaken historical association with the Latin word fetus.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Fetid. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/fetid
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