putridity

/pʌˈtrɪdɪti/

Definitions

1. noun

The state or quality of being putrid; a strong, unpleasant smell, often due to rot or decay.

“The farmer’s field was filled with the putridity of last season’s rotting crops, and the smell was overwhelming.”

Synonyms

  • corruption
  • decomposition
  • foulness

Antonyms

  • freshness
  • sweetness