← BackshareGuessfoetid/ˈfɛtɪd/adjectiveSmelling very unpleasant; stinking.We had to leave the room because of the foetid odor of rotten eggs.The foetid smell from the garbage can made everyone cover their noses.The swamp gave off a foetid stench that could be smelled from a mile away.SynonymsstinkingrancidputridAntonymsfragrant