Definitions

1. adjective

having a strong and unpleasant smell, especially of something decaying or rotting

“The fetid air in the dumpster was overwhelming.”

2. noun

a strong and unpleasant smell, especially of something decaying or rotting

“The fetid odor in the room made it unbearable to stay.”

3. verb

to have or give off a strong and unpleasant smell, especially of something decaying or rotting

“The fish was fetid after being left at room temperature for hours.”