rotten
adjectiveHow many syllables in rotten?
There are 2 syllables in the word rotten.How to pronounce rotten:
Definition of rotten:
- rotten (adjective):
- very bad.
- having rotted putrid
- decomposing or decaying
Synonyms for rotten:
addled
bad
contaminated
corrupt
corrupted
crappy
decayed
decaying
decomposed
decomposing
fermented
festering
festy
fetid
foul
icky
lousy
mouldering
mouldy
perished
polluted
putrefied
putrescent
putrid
rancid
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Antonyms for rotten:
clean
fresh
good
helpful
new
perfumed
pure
sound
sweet
trustworthy
uncontaminated
uncorrupt
undecayed
undecomposed
unspoiled
unspoilt
untainted
wholesome
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