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fetid Synonyms

Another word for fetid

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• adjective (Context 1)

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

Usage Example

"The explorers held their breath as they waded through the foul-smelling waters of the swamp."

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foul-smelling
putrid
malodorous
stinking
Strong
rank
noisome
foul
rancid
mephitic
reek

Opposites of fetid

The opposite of fetid shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

fragrant
sweet-smelling
aromatic
perfumed
fresh
redolent
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• Nearby Words

fetching
fetchingly
fete
fetid
fetish
fetishist
fetishize

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Fetid. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/fetid
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