Search Dictionary
Definition of putrid

putrid

/ˈpjuːtrɪd/
pu · trid
Adverb:putridly
JUMP TO:

putrid Lexical Profile

putrid Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Decaying or rotting and emitting a fetid, foul smell (especially of organic matter).

Example

"The hikers quickly stepped away from the putrid carcass lying near the trail."

2

Morally corrupt, depraved, or utterly repulsive; of wretchedly poor quality.

Example

"The critic wrote a scathing review of what he considered a putrid and cynical film."

Synonyms
View all synonyms for putrid
Antonyms
View all antonyms for putrid

• Nearby Words

putout
putrefaction
putrefy
putrid
putridly
putt
putter

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 15th century from Middle French putride or directly from Latin putridus, from putrere ('to be rotten'), related to puter ('rotten') and pus.

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Putrid. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/putrid
Built for writers, students, and competitive word game players, Wordmom combines an uncluttered English dictionary and thesaurus with fast, pattern-based word finders so you can verify definitions, synonyms, and high-scoring tile plays in one place.
Word Games & Solvers
Word FinderScrabble Word FinderWords With Friends CheatWordle SolverAnagram Solver
Dictionary & Reference
DictionarySynonymsAntonymsWords
Community
Contact UsEditorial PolicyPrivacy PolicyTerms and Conditions
© 2016–2026 Wordmom Network. All rights reserved. Made with for word lovers everywhere.
Disclaimer: SCRABBLE® is a registered trademark. All intellectual property rights in and to the game are owned in the U.S.A. and Canada by Hasbro Inc., and throughout the rest of the world by J.W. Spear & Sons Limited of Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, a subsidiary of Mattel Inc. Mattel and Spear are not affiliated with Hasbro. Words With Friends® is a registered trademark of Zynga Inc. Wordle® is a registered trademark of The New York Times Company. Other referenced game titles and tournament lexicon codes (including NASPA NWL and WESPA/HarperCollins CSW) are trademarks of their respective owners. Wordmom is an independent reference utility for educational and entertainment purposes and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Hasbro, Mattel, Spear, Zynga, The New York Times Company, NASPA, WESPA, or HarperCollins Publishers. All game names are referenced strictly under nominative fair use to indicate compatibility.