Definitions
- Describing food that has gone bad or spoiled due to oxidation or exposure to air. - Referring to oils, fats, or other substances that have become stale or rotten. - Talking about a foul or unpleasant smell or taste caused by decomposition or spoilage.
- Describing organic matter that has decomposed and is emitting a foul odor. - Referring to a strong and unpleasant smell caused by rotting or decaying matter. - Talking about something that is extremely unpleasant or offensive to the senses.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something that has gone bad or spoiled.
- 2Both words refer to a foul or unpleasant smell or taste.
- 3Both words are used to describe organic matter that has decomposed or rotted.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Putrid is often used to describe a stronger and more offensive odor than rancid.
- 2Scope: Putrid can be used to describe a wider range of things, including organic matter, smells, and situations, while rancid is more limited in its usage.
- 3Connotation: Rancid has a more neutral connotation, while putrid has a more negative and repulsive connotation.
Remember this!
Rancid and putrid are synonyms that both describe something that has gone bad or spoiled, emitting a foul or unpleasant smell or taste. However, rancid specifically refers to oils, fats, or other substances that have become stale or rotten due to oxidation or exposure to air, while putrid can be used to describe any organic matter that has decomposed and is emitting a foul odor. Additionally, putrid is often used to describe a stronger and more offensive odor than rancid, and has a more negative connotation.
