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rancidly

/ˈræn.sɪd.li/
ran · cid · ly
Adjective:rancid
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• adverb

1

In a manner that smells or tastes foul, stale, or spoiled, especially due to the decomposition of fats or oils.

Example

"The forgotten butter in the back of the pantry smelled rancidly of spoiled dairy."

2

In a deeply unpleasant, bitter, or morally offensive manner.

Example

"The two former business partners spoke rancidly about each other during the entire legal dispute."

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• Nearby Words

ranchland
rancho
rancid
rancidly
rancidness
rancor
rancorous

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the adjective 'rancid'—which comes from the Latin 'rancidus' (stinking, rank), from 'rancere' (to stink)—combined with the adverbial suffix '-ly'.

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