What does dilapidated mean?
Dilapidated means simple past and past participle of dilapidate.
Dilapidated
/dɪˈlæpɪdeɪtəd/ · verb
Meaning
simple past and past participle of dilapidate.
Definitions by Sense
- simple past and past participle of dilapidate
- Having fallen into a state of disrepair or deterioration, especially through neglect.
Example Sentences
Their stately offices—their pleasant gardens—the magnificent cloisters constructed for their recreation, were all dilapidated and ruinous; […]
It was a strange scene, the contrasts which met in that large but dilapidated chamber. It had been the banqueting-hall in the ancient palace of the La Franchi, but the revelry and the splendour had long since passed away.
The Glenbrook Community Center is in disrepair and has been closed for a number of years, which means it is the exact kind of dilapidated and blighted building CAVE People will do everything to protect.
Synonyms for dilapidated
Antonyms for dilapidated
Related Words
Word Forms
- more dilapidated
- most dilapidated
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for dilapidated?
Common synonyms include ramshackle, bedraggled, damaged, unsound.
What is the opposite of dilapidated?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use dilapidated in a sentence?
Their stately offices—their pleasant gardens—the magnificent cloisters constructed for their recreation, were all dilapidated and ruinous; […]
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