Fetid

Pronunciation: /ˈfɛtɪd/

Definitions of fetid

adjective having an offensive odor; stinking

Example Sentences

A1 The garbage can had a fetid smell.

A2 The fetid odor coming from the sewer was unbearable.

B1 The fetid water in the pond was a breeding ground for mosquitoes.

B2 The fetid stench of rotten eggs filled the room.

C1 The fetid air in the underground tunnel made it difficult to breathe.

C2 The fetid aroma of decaying flesh lingered in the abandoned building.

Examples of fetid in a Sentence

formal The fetid odor emanating from the garbage bin was unbearable.

informal The fetid smell coming from the old fridge made me gag.

slang I can't stand the fetid stench in this place.

figurative The fetid atmosphere of corruption surrounded the political scandal.

Grammatical Forms of fetid

• past tense: fetided
• plural: fetids
• comparative: more fetid
• superlative: most fetid
• present tense: fetids
• future tense: will fetid
• perfect tense: has fetid
• continuous tense: is fetiding
• singular: fetid
• positive degree: fetid
• infinitive: to fetid
• gerund: fetiding
• participle: fetid

Origin and Evolution of fetid

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'fetid' originated from the Latin word 'foetidus', which means stinking or foul-smelling.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'fetid' has retained its original meaning of having a strong unpleasant smell, and is commonly used in English literature and scientific contexts to describe foul odors.