What does destroyed mean?
Destroyed means simple past and past participle of destroy.
Destroyed
/dɪˈstɹɔɪd/ · verb
Meaning
simple past and past participle of destroy.
Definitions by Sense
- simple past and past participle of destroy
- Damaged beyond repair; ruined; wrecked; obliterated.
- (Ireland, informal) (particularly of a child) soiled, muddied, especially as a result of a fall or spill.
Example Sentences
The dragon from under-earth, the nightmarish destroyer, lay destroyed as well, utterly without life.
Synonyms for destroyed
Antonyms for destroyed
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Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for destroyed?
Common synonyms include desolate, obliterate, lost, impoverished.
What is the opposite of destroyed?
Possible antonyms include preserved.
How do you use destroyed in a sentence?
The dragon from under-earth, the nightmarish destroyer, lay destroyed as well, utterly without life.
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