— putridity, putridness , n. — putridly , adv.
/pyooh"trid/ , adj.
1. in a state of foul decay or decomposition, as animal or vegetable matter; rotten.
2. of, pertaining to, or attended by putrefaction.
3. having the odor of decaying flesh.
4. thoroughly corrupt, depraved, or evil.
5. of very low quality; rotten.
[ 1375-1425; late ME putridus rotten, equiv. to putr ( ere ) to rot + -idus -ID 4 ]
Syn. 3. fetid. 4. immoral.