rancid

adjective

ran·cid ˈran(t)-səd How to pronounce rancid (audio)

: having an unpleasant smell or taste usually from chemical change or decomposition

rancid butter

rancid breath

: distinctly unpleasant or distasteful : offensive

a rancid sexual scandal

Without free speech, even in its most rancid forms, we may have nothing to choose at night but old movies and "Heeeeeeeere's Johnny!"

Richard Corliss

rancidity

ran-ˈsi-də-tē How to pronounce rancid (audio)

noun

rancidness

ˈran(t)-səd-nəs How to pronounce rancid (audio)

noun

Did you know?

Rancid and putrid and fetid—oh my! While all three words are used to describe unpleasant smells and tastes, each also traces its roots to a “stinky” Latin word: rancid can be traced back to the Latin rancēre; the root of putrid shares an ancestor with putēre; and fetid comes from foetēre—all verbs meaning “to stink.” Not long after entering the language in the early 17th century, rancid also developed a second, figurative sense which is used for non-gustatory and non-olfactory offenses, as in “rancid hypocrisy.”

Example Sentences

Some foods become rancid quickly. an unscrupulous food vendor who's as rancid as the meat that he serves

Recent Examples on the Web Certain oils can become rancid if exposed to light, heat and oxygen.

Valerie Agyeman, Good Housekeeping, 17 Aug. 2022 My car is starting to smell like rancid fat dipped in Mrs. Butterworth’s.

Tim Carman, Washington Post, 17 Aug. 2022 The laborers at Chattahoochee Brick were subject to inhumane conditions including being beaten and fed rancid food, and some died there, Blackmon reported.

J.d. Capelouto, ajc, 25 Nov. 2020 Becoming acquainted with the scent of your poop sounds less than appealing, but establishing what’s abnormal from your baseline can help determine when your bowel movements are especially rancid, Dr. Lee says.

Jessica Toscano, SELF, 8 July 2022 Those memories turned hard and rancid once touched by the reality of the present.

Bolu Babalola, ELLE, 29 June 2022 In Ukraine, the elderly are collecting rancid rain runoff for drinking water.

Tracy Wilkinsonstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2022 Because the acting is so strong, especially from Henry and Matthews — both of whom radiate intensity, the former in shimmering forgiveness, the latter in rancid resentment — the family misfortunes seem, moment by moment, to add up.

David Benedict, Variety, 26 June 2022 Old oil is often full of particulate matter, which lends the chicken a darker color and, worse, a rancid flavor.

Kate Williams, USA TODAY, 1 Apr. 2022 See More

rancid

adjective

as in disgusting

causing intense displeasure, disgust, or resentment an unscrupulous food vendor who's as rancid as the meat that he serves

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innocuous
inoffensive
palatable
sweet
delicious
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单词	rancid
释义	rancid adjective ran·cid ˈran(t)-səd 1 : having an unpleasant smell or taste usually from chemical change or decomposition rancid butter rancid breath 2 : distinctly unpleasant or distasteful : offensive a rancid sexual scandal Without free speech, even in its most rancid forms, we may have nothing to choose at night but old movies and "Heeeeeeeere's Johnny!" Richard Corliss rancidity ran-ˈsi-də-tē noun rancidness ˈran(t)-səd-nəs noun Did you know? Rancid and putrid and fetid—oh my! While all three words are used to describe unpleasant smells and tastes, each also traces its roots to a “stinky” Latin word: rancid can be traced back to the Latin rancēre; the root of putrid shares an ancestor with putēre; and fetid comes from foetēre—all verbs meaning “to stink.” Not long after entering the language in the early 17th century, rancid also developed a second, figurative sense which is used for non-gustatory and non-olfactory offenses, as in “rancid hypocrisy.” Synonyms abhorrent abominable appalling awful disgusting distasteful dreadful evil foul fulsome gross hideous horrendous horrible horrid loathsome nasty nauseating nauseous noisome noxious obnoxious obscene odious offensive repellent repellant repugnant repulsive revolting scandalous shocking sickening ugly See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Some foods become rancid quickly. an unscrupulous food vendor who's as rancid as the meat that he serves Recent Examples on the Web Certain oils can become rancid if exposed to light, heat and oxygen. Valerie Agyeman, Good Housekeeping, 17 Aug. 2022 My car is starting to smell like rancid fat dipped in Mrs. Butterworth’s. Tim Carman, Washington Post, 17 Aug. 2022 The laborers at Chattahoochee Brick were subject to inhumane conditions including being beaten and fed rancid food, and some died there, Blackmon reported. J.d. Capelouto, ajc, 25 Nov. 2020 Becoming acquainted with the scent of your poop sounds less than appealing, but establishing what’s abnormal from your baseline can help determine when your bowel movements are especially rancid, Dr. Lee says. Jessica Toscano, SELF, 8 July 2022 Those memories turned hard and rancid once touched by the reality of the present. Bolu Babalola, ELLE, 29 June 2022 In Ukraine, the elderly are collecting rancid rain runoff for drinking water. Tracy Wilkinsonstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2022 Because the acting is so strong, especially from Henry and Matthews — both of whom radiate intensity, the former in shimmering forgiveness, the latter in rancid resentment — the family misfortunes seem, moment by moment, to add up. David Benedict, Variety, 26 June 2022 Old oil is often full of particulate matter, which lends the chicken a darker color and, worse, a rancid flavor. Kate Williams, USA TODAY, 1 Apr. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Latin rancidus, from rancēre to be rancid First Known Use 1627, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Kids Definition rancid adjective ran·cid ˈran-səd : having a strong disagreeable smell or taste from no longer being fresh rancid butter Medical Definition rancid adjective ran·cid ˈran(t)-səd : having a rank smell or taste usually from chemical change or decomposition rancid butter rancid adjective as in disgusting causing intense displeasure, disgust, or resentment an unscrupulous food vendor who's as rancid as the meat that he serves Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance disgusting sickening ugly awful hideous horrible obscene shocking nasty dreadful obnoxious offensive noxious nauseating unpleasant loathsome revolting gross horrid repulsive vile noisome repugnant evil foul odious abominable appalling repellent nauseous abhorrent distasteful gruesome terrible horrendous fulsome scandalous horrific repellant undesirable disturbing brackish unwanted hateful monstrous unwholesome objectionable miserable grim detestable disagreeable sickly horrifying ghastly sick unsavory heinous lurid contemptible execrable unhealthy nightmarish unspeakable despicable grisly unholy dislikable dislikeable unwelcome lousy macabre atrocious uncivilized upsetting barbarous hard frightful exceptionable distressing sickish ungodly unchristian grewsome off-putting Antonyms & Near Antonyms innocuous inoffensive palatable sweet delicious acceptable appealing pleasant delectable congenial savory heavenly savoury desirable attractive delightful luscious welcome dulcet alluring agreeable gratifying satisfying dreamy pleasing blest likable inviting nice enjoyable darling likeable pleasurable felicitous salubrious wholesome healthful salutary blessed unobjectionable healthy unexceptionable delightsome restorative See More
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