fetid — having an extremely unpleasant smell; stinking
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having an extremely unpleasant smell; stinking
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfetɪd/
Korean meaning: 극도로 불쾌한 냄새가 나는, 악취가 나는
Korean pronunciation: **페**티드
Example Sentences
- After three days without refrigeration, the fish became so fetid that even the cat refused to eat it.
- The gym's locker room had a fetid atmosphere after the marathon training session.
- My roommate's fetid socks could probably be classified as a biological weapon.
fetid
ADJECTIVE//ˈfetɪd//
having an extremely unpleasant smell; stinking
A person recoils from the fetid smell of rotting garbage
Fet's ID card stinks so bad - fetid and rotten!
Though the footage was fetid, she edited and got credited!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'foetidus' meaning 'stinking' or 'smelly', derived from the verb 'foetere' meaning 'to stink'. The word entered English through Old French influence during the medieval period.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“After three days without refrigeration, the fish became so fetid that even the cat refused to eat it.”
“The gym's locker room had a fetid atmosphere after the marathon training session.”
“My roommate's fetid socks could probably be classified as a biological weapon.”
“The fetid smell from the sewage system indicated a serious problem.”
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