Definition

In a way that has a very unpleasant smell; foul or rotten.

Example

The garbage was left out in the sun and began to smell fetidly.

Conversation

Did you smell that garbage outside?

Yeah, it was fetidly awful!

I can't believe they haven't picked it up yet.

I know, it's been there for days — so gross!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Fetidly → It is formed from "fetid" (from Latin "fetidus", meaning stinking or foul) and the adverbial suffix "-ly" (meaning in a manner of). The word "fetidly" means in a manner that is foul-smelling or stinking.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'fetid' which means stinking, and remember that 'fetidly' describes something that is done in a stinking manner.

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