Definition

A strong, unpleasant smell, often associated with decay or rot.

Example

The fetidity of the garbage made it hard to breathe near the dumpster.

Conversation

Have you noticed that terrible smell coming from the kitchen?

Yeah, it's really bad! It has a strong fetidity to it.

I wonder what caused it; we need to clean up soon.

Definitely! I can't stand that kind of fetidity lingering around.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Fetidity → It is formed from "fetid" (from Latin "fetidus", meaning stinking or foul-smelling) and the suffix "-ity" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "fetidity" refers to the state of being foul-smelling or having a strong unpleasant odor.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'fetid' which means stinking, and remember that 'fetidity' describes the quality of being stinky.

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