rancid

adjective

How many syllables in rancid?

There are 2 syllables in the word rancid.

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How to pronounce rancid:

Definition of rancid:

rancid (adjective):: (of fatty foods) stale and having an offensive smell; having an unpleasant smell or taste usually from chemical change or decomposition; (used of decomposing oils or fats) having a rank smell or taste usually due to a chemical change or decomposition.

Synonyms for rancid:

abhorrent

abominable

appalling

awful

bad

disgusting

distasteful

dreadful

evil

fetid

foul

frowsty

fulsome

fusty

gross

gruesome

hideous

horrendous

horrible

horrid

horrific

ill-smelling

loathsome

malodorous

malodourous

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Antonyms for rancid:

anodyne

benign

bland

clean

dull

fresh

gentle

good

harmless

helpful

humble

hurtless

innocent

innocuous

innoxious

inoffensive

mild

neutral

new

non-aggressive

non-combative

non-violent

nonprovocative

peaceable

peaceful

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