decayed (Meaning)

Wordnet

decayed (s)

damaged by decay; hence unsound and useless

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decayed (imp. & p. p.)

of Decay

Webster

decayed (a.)

Fallen, as to physical or social condition; affected with decay; rotten; as, decayed vegetation or vegetables; a decayed fortune or gentleman.

decayed Sentence Examples

  1. The abandoned house had a decrepit appearance, with its decayed walls and broken windows.
  2. The dentist removed the decayed tooth to prevent further damage to the surrounding teeth.
  3. The smell of decayed vegetation filled the air in the swampy marshland.
  4. The decayed remains of ancient civilizations offer valuable insights into past cultures and societies.
  5. Despite efforts to preserve it, the old wooden ship had become decayed and unseaworthy.
  6. The decayed state of the infrastructure in the neglected neighborhood was evident from the crumbling roads and dilapidated buildings.
  7. A foul odor emanated from the decayed food left in the refrigerator for weeks.
  8. The decayed leaves on the forest floor provided nutrients for new plant growth.
  9. The once beautiful garden had fallen into a state of disrepair, with its decayed flowers and overgrown weeds.
  10. The decayed log served as a habitat for various insects and fungi in the forest ecosystem.

FAQs About the word decayed

damaged by decay; hence unsound and uselessof Decay, Fallen, as to physical or social condition; affected with decay; rotten; as, decayed vegetation or vegetabl

degenerate, weak, overripe, effete, weakened, decadent, degraded, soft, enfeebled, failing

undecadent, undecadent,,

The abandoned house had a decrepit appearance, with its decayed walls and broken windows.

The dentist removed the decayed tooth to prevent further damage to the surrounding teeth.

The smell of decayed vegetation filled the air in the swampy marshland.

The decayed remains of ancient civilizations offer valuable insights into past cultures and societies.