The difference between Fetid and Malodorous

When used as adjectives, fetid means foul-smelling, stinking, whereas malodorous means having a bad odor.

Fetid is also noun with the meaning: the foul-smelling asafoetida plant, or its extracts.

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  1. Fetid as an adjective:

    Foul-smelling, stinking.

    Examples:

    "I caught the fetid odor of dirty socks."

  1. Fetid as a noun (rare):

    The foul-smelling asafoetida plant, or its extracts.

  1. Malodorous as an adjective:

    Having a bad odor.

    Examples:

    "There were tons of malodorous garbage bags outside her house."

  2. Malodorous as an adjective (figuratively):

    Highly improper.

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