Fetid
(adjective)
- Having a strong, unpleasant smell.
- Having an offensive odor.
Origin:
Late 16th century: from latin fetidus, from fetere "stink".
Examples:
- The fetid smell coming from the garbage dump was overwhelming.
- The fetid air made it hard to breathe in the room.
- The fetid swamp was home to many different species of insects.
- The fetid breath of the dog was caused by poor dental hygiene.
- The fetid odor of rotting meat filled the house.