rancid (Meaning)
rancid (s)
(used of decomposing oils or fats) having a rank smell or taste usually due to a chemical change or decomposition
smelling of fermentation or staleness
rancid (a.)
Having a rank smell or taste, from chemical change or decomposition; musty; as, rancid oil or butter.
Synonyms & Antonyms of rancid
Synonyms:
- dreadful
- awful
- sickening
- ugly
- obnoxious
- nasty
- offensive
- shocking
- disgusting
- horrible
- obscene
- hideous
Antonyms:
- gratifying
- pleasing
- nice
- luscious
- heavenly
- inoffensive
- innocuous
- delectable
- inoffensive
- sweet
- delectable
- savoury
- savory
- luscious
- desirable
- alluring
- acceptable
- nice
- palatable
- agreeable
- delicious
- alluring
- welcome
- dulcet
- heavenly
- pleasant
- gratifying
- appealing
- desirable
- satisfying
- satisfying
- congenial
- acceptable
- delicious
- attractive
- sweet
- delightful
- palatable
- attractive
- welcome
- savoury
- congenial
- innocuous
- pleasing
- savory
- appealing
- agreeable
- delightful
- pleasant
- dulcet
Synonyms:
- terrible
- loathsome
- horrific
- vile
- abhorrent
- unpleasant
- odious
- evil
- scandalous
- repellant
- foul
- repellent
- horrid
- nauseating
- gross
- undesirable
- abominable
- gruesome
- horrendous
- repugnant
- distasteful
- revolting
- appalling
- noxious
- repulsive
- nauseous
- fulsome
- noisome
Antonyms:
- unexceptionable
- darling
- healthy
- blest
- dreamy
- unexceptionable
- wholesome
- healthful
- enjoyable
- dreamy
- salubrious
- inviting
- likeable
- inviting
- healthful
- healthy
- salutary
- salutary
- felicitous
- pleasurable
- pleasurable
- wholesome
- enjoyable
- blessed
- unobjectionable
- felicitous
- unobjectionable
- darling
- salubrious
- likeable
- blest
- likable
- blessed
- likable
Synonyms:
- lurid
- unholy
- unspeakable
- sick
- horrifying
- lousy
- distressing
- detestable
- uncivilized
- sickly
- atrocious
- nightmarish
- dislikeable
- grisly
- frightful
- macabre
- brackish
- ghastly
- unhealthy
- exceptionable
- unwanted
- hateful
- disturbing
- upsetting
- unwelcome
- hard
- dislikable
- barbarous
- grim
- heinous
- objectionable
- miserable
- execrable
- ungodly
- monstrous
- unwholesome
- unsavory
- contemptible
- despicable
- disagreeable
Antonyms:
rancid Sentence Examples
- The forgotten butter in the fridge had turned rancid, emitting an unpleasant odor.
- The pungent aroma of rancid bacon filled the kitchen, deterring our guests.
- The old oil in the fryer had become rancid, making the food taste bitter.
- The spoiled milk was so rancid that it curdled upon contact with air.
- The expired mayonnaise had developed a rancid smell and yellowed in color.
- The rancid tuna salad was a culinary disaster, leaving a foul taste in our mouths.
- The abandoned food in the pantry had become rancid, attracting pests.
- The rancid perfume had lost its pleasant scent and acquired a sharp, acidic note.
- The rancid leather jacket gave off a pungent odor, making it unusable.
- The rancid paint cans had hardened and could no longer be applied effectively.
FAQs About the word rancid
(used of decomposing oils or fats) having a rank smell or taste usually due to a chemical change or decomposition, smelling of fermentation or stalenessHaving a
dreadful, awful, sickening, ugly, obnoxious, nasty, offensive, shocking,disgusting, horrible
gratifying, pleasing, nice, luscious, heavenly, inoffensive,innocuous, delectable, inoffensive, sweet
The forgotten butter in the fridge had turned rancid, emitting an unpleasant odor.
The pungent aroma of rancid bacon filled the kitchen, deterring our guests.
The old oil in the fryer had become rancid, making the food taste bitter.
The spoiled milk was so rancid that it curdled upon contact with air.
