Pronunciation: [pjˈuːtɹɪdli] (IPA) 
"Putridly" is a word that means something is decaying or has a foul smell. The spelling of this word can be explained using IPA phonetic transcription. The initial sound is /p/ as in "pat", followed by the vowel sound /ʌ/ as in "up". The next sound is /t/ as in "tap" and then the sound /r/ as in "rat". The final sound is /ɪd/ as in "did". So, "putridly" is spelled as "puh-tuh-rid-lee" when pronounced phonetically.
Putridly is an adverb that describes something as being in a state of decay, decomposition, or rot, and emitting a foul and highly unpleasant odor. It refers to the intense stench associated with the decomposition of organic matter, often suggesting a significant level of offensiveness. The term is commonly used to describe substances, objects, or environments that have been subjected to a prolonged period of putrefaction or that have reached an advanced stage of decay.
When applied to the condition of organic materials, putridly indicates that the matter has undergone the breakdown of its molecular structure, resulting in the release of noxious gases and the creation of an offensive smell. This description is often associated with the decaying process of animal or plant matter, manifesting in the form of decomposing corpses, spoiled food, or rotting vegetation.
Figuratively, putridly can also be used to describe something that possesses an extremely offensive or repugnant quality, metaphorically evoking the sensation of experiencing something repulsive or detestable. This could be applied to situations, ideas, behavior, attitudes, or emotions that are intensely unpleasant, morally corrupt, or disgustingly revolting. In this context, putridly expresses a strong sense of repulsion and disgust toward something that is morally or aesthetically offensive.
The word "putridly" is derived from the base word "putrid", which originated from the Latin word "putridus". In Latin, "putridus" means "rotten" or "decayed". The suffix "-ly" is added to the base word "putrid" to form the adverb "putridly", which describes an action done in a putrid or decaying manner.
