Foetid (Adjective)
Meaning
Offensively malodorous; "a foul odor"; "the kitchen smelled really funky".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The stagnant water in the abandoned pool emitted a foetid stench that made it hard to breathe.
- After not showering for weeks, the homeless man's clothes reeked of a foetid odor that repelled everyone around him.
- The overripe fruit left on the counter for too long gave off a foetid smell that permeated the entire kitchen.
- The city's storm drains often overflowed, releasing a foetid mixture of sewage and garbage into the streets.
- The gym's locker room was notorious for its foetid air, which seemed to cling to everyone's skin long after they left.