rancid
The word “rancid” has 2 syllables: ran-cid.
It's pronounced as /ˈræn.sɪd/.
What is synonym and antonym for rancid?
In the thesaurus, “rancid” has 23 synonyms and 30 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for rancid along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for rancid
- awful
- contaminated
- disagreeable
- disgusting
- dreadful
- fetid
- hideous
- horrible
- moldy
- musty
- nasty
- obnoxious
- obscene
- offensive
- polluted
- putrid
- shocking
- sickening
- smelly
- soured
- stale
- tainted
- ugly
Antonyms for rancid
- acceptable
- agreeable
- alluring
- appealing
- attractive
- clean
- congenial
- delectable
- delicious
- delightful
- desirable
- dulcet
- fresh
- gratifying
- heavenly
- innocuous
- inoffensive
- luscious
- new
- nice
- palatable
- perfumed
- pleasant
- pleasing
- pure
- satisfying
- savory
- savoury
- sweet
- welcome
Meanings of rancid
- adjective
- Rank in taste or smell.
- Offensive.
Example Sentences
- The smell of rancid oil filled the kitchen after it had been left out for too long.
- We had to throw away the milk because it had turned rancid.
- The taste of the meat was unpleasantly rancid, indicating that it had spoiled.
- After months of neglect, the pantry was filled with jars of rancid preserves.
- Be sure to check the expiration date on the nuts to prevent them from becoming rancid.
On this page you'll find 53 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to rancid, such as: acceptable, agreeable, alluring, appealing, attractive, awful, clean.
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