Putrid
English Meaning
Tending to decomposition or decay; decomposed; rotten; -- said of animal or vegetable matter; as, putrid flesh. See Putrefaction.
- Decomposed and foul-smelling; rotten.
- Proceeding from, relating to, or exhibiting putrefaction.
- Morally rotten; corrupt: "and all the while scarlet thoughts, putrid fantasies, and no love” ( Louis Auchincloss).
- Extremely objectionable; vile.