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ROTTEN

(adj.sat, adj., adverb)

Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Rotten.

Rotten - as an adjective satellite

Very bad

Example: "A lousy play"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
icky13lousy8stinking13stinky13

Damaged by decay; hence unsound and useless

Example: "Rotten floor boards"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
decayed14rotted7

Having decayed or disintegrated; usually implies foulness

Example: "Dead and rotten in his grave"

Rotten - as an adjective

Of perishable items, overridden with bacteria and other infectious agents.

Example: "If you leave a bin unattended for a few weeks, the rubbish inside will turn rotten."

In a state of decay.

Example: "His mouth stank and his teeth were rotten."

Cruel, mean or immoral.

Example: "That man is a rotten father."

Bad or terrible.

Example: "It was a rotten idea to take the boat out today."

Rotten - as an adverb

To an extreme degree.

Example: "That kid is spoilt rotten."

Example Sentences

"The apple I bit into was rotten and inedible."
"The milk in the fridge smelled rotten."
"The wood in the old house was rotten and decayed."
"The movie we watched last night was a rotten piece of garbage."
"I had to throw away the rotten vegetables I found in the refrigerator."
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Word Game Points

Is ROTTEN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, rotten is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ROTTEN has a SCRABBLE points total of 6.

Is ROTTEN a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, rotten is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ROTTEN has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 7.

Is ROTTEN a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, rotten is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ROTTEN has a WORDFEUD points total of 6.

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