Fetid Meaning in English
word
Definition
Having a strong, very unpleasant smell; foul or rotten.
Usage & Nuances
'Fetid' is quite formal or literary, typically used to describe strong offensive smells from decay, sewage, or rot. Common in written English, especially in descriptions. Synonyms: 'putrid', 'rank', 'malodorous'. Do not use for mild odors.
Spanish: fétido - apestosoPortuguese (BR): fétido - malcheirosoPortuguese (PT): fétido - malcheirosoChinese (Simplified): 恶臭的 - 发臭的Chinese (Traditional): 惡臭的 - 發臭的Hindi: दुर्गंधयुक्त - बदबूदारArabic: نتن - ذو رائحة كريهةBengali: দুর্গন্ধযুক্ত - পচা গন্ধযুক্তRussian: зловонный - мерзко пахнущийJapanese: 悪臭のある - 腐敗臭のVietnamese: hôi thối - bốc mùi thối rữaKorean: 악취 나는 - 썩은 냄새가 나는Turkish: kötü kokulu - pis kokuluUrdu: بدبو دار - سڑاند والاIndonesian: busuk - berbau busuk
Example Sentences
The fetid smell from the garbage made everyone leave the room.
basic
A fetid pool of water sat behind the building.
basic
Rotten eggs give off a fetid odor.
basic
Nothing could mask the fetid air inside the abandoned house.
natural
The drain was clogged, sending a fetid smell throughout the apartment.
natural
We opened the door and were hit by the fetid stench of mold.
natural