Rancid — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˈran(t)-səd/ ran·cid

Meaning & Definition of Rancid

Rancid (adjective)

  1. having an unpleasant smell or taste usually from chemical change or decomposition
  2. distinctly unpleasant or distasteful, offensive

Rancid (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. causing intense displeasure, disgust, or resentment

    "an unscrupulous food vendor who's as rancid as the meat that he serves"

    similar: 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, repugnant, repulsive, revolting, scandalous, shocking, sickening, ugly
    related: exceptionable, objectionable, brackish, disagreeable, dislikable, unpleasant, contemptible, despicable, detestable, hard, hateful, unhealthy, unsavory, unwholesome, execrable, lousy, miserable, atrocious, frightful, ghastly, grim, grisly, gruesome, heinous, horrific, horrifying, lurid, macabre, monstrous, nightmarish, sick, sickish, sickly, terrible, unspeakable, vile, off-putting, undesirable, unwanted, unwelcome, barbarous, unchristian, uncivilized, ungodly, unholy, distressing, disturbing, upsetting
    opposite: innocuous, inoffensive
    near: acceptable, agreeable, alluring, appealing, attractive, blessed, congenial, darling, delectable, delicious, delightful, delightsome, desirable, dreamy, dulcet, enjoyable, felicitous, gratifying, heavenly, inviting, likable, luscious, nice, palatable, pleasant, pleasing, pleasurable, satisfying, savory, sweet, welcome, unexceptionable, unobjectionable, healthful, healthy, restorative, salubrious, salutary, wholesome

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Rancid

The most common words with a similar meaning to Rancid:

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, repugnant, repulsive, revolting, scandalous, shocking, sickening, ugly

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Rancid

Words with the opposite meaning of Rancid:

innocuous, inoffensive

Related Words for Rancid

exceptionable, objectionable, brackish, disagreeable, dislikable, unpleasant, contemptible, despicable, detestable, hard, hateful, unhealthy, unsavory, unwholesome, execrable, lousy, miserable, atrocious, frightful, ghastly, grim, grisly, gruesome, heinous, horrific, horrifying, lurid, macabre, monstrous, nightmarish

Near Antonyms of Rancid

acceptable, agreeable, alluring, appealing, attractive, blessed, congenial, darling, delectable, delicious, delightful, delightsome, desirable, dreamy, dulcet, enjoyable, felicitous, gratifying, heavenly, inviting, likable, luscious, nice, palatable, pleasant, pleasing, pleasurable, satisfying, savory, sweet

Word Forms of Rancid

Derived words: rancidity (noun), rancidness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Rancid

Latin rancidus, from rancēre to be rancid

First known use: 1627

Frequently Asked Questions about Rancid

What does "Rancid" mean?

"Rancid" means having an unpleasant smell or taste usually from chemical change or decomposition. As an adjective, it is defined as: having an unpleasant smell or taste usually from chemical change or decomposition.

What is another word for "Rancid"?

Other words for "Rancid" include abhorrent, abominable, appalling, awful, disgusting, distasteful, dreadful and evil. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Rancid" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Rancid"?

There are 81 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Rancid". Common alternatives include abhorrent, abominable, appalling, awful, disgusting, distasteful, dreadful, evil, foul and fulsome.

What is the opposite of "Rancid"?

Antonyms of "Rancid" include innocuous and inoffensive. Near antonyms include acceptable, agreeable, alluring and appealing.

How do you use "Rancid" in a sentence?

Examples of "Rancid" in a sentence: "an unscrupulous food vendor who's as rancid as the meat that he serves".

Is "Rancid" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Rancid" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Rancid"?

"Rancid" is pronounced /ˈran(t)-səd/ and divided into syllables as ran·cid.

What is the origin of the word "Rancid"?

"Rancid" comes from Latin rancidus, from rancēre to be rancid. First known use: 1627.