What does decrepit mean?
Decrepit means Weakened or worn out from age or wear..
Decrepit
/dɪˈkɹɛp.ɪt/ · adjective
Meaning
Weakened or worn out from age or wear..
Example Sentences
Sorrow is subdued by strong necessity; there is no cause why life should be lengthened for our love; and we feel that the worn and the decrepit do but go down into that grave which had received youth, health, beauty,—all that made existence precious—long before.
Two entrants shared this award for their work on two quite different stations, but with the same purpose of bringing a redundant station building back into use for the benefit of the community, with the added result of conserving an historic building. Saltash Town Council bought Saltash station building after it had become very decrepit and 'an eyesore' - such that it was nearly pulled down to make way for housing.
Synonyms for decrepit
Antonyms for decrepit
Related Words
Word Forms
- more decrepit
- most decrepit
- decrepid
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for decrepit?
Common synonyms include aged, timeworn, withered, deteriorated.
What is the opposite of decrepit?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use decrepit in a sentence?
Sorrow is subdued by strong necessity; there is no cause why life should be lengthened for our love; and we feel that the worn and the decrepit do but go down into that grave which had received youth, health, beauty,—all that made existence precious—long before.
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