fetid — having an extremely unpleasant smell; stinking
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having an extremely unpleasant smell; stinking
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfetɪd/
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
The forgotten trash bin gave off a fetid stench that cleared the entire kitchen.
Fet's ID card stinks so bad - fetid and rotten!
Though the footage was fetid, she edited and got credited!
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🎤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.
Breakdown
foet- (stink) + -id (adjective suffix meaning 'having the quality of') = fetid
🎵Rhyme
🔗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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