dilapidated
[ dih-lap-i-dey-tid ]
adjective
reduced to or fallen into partial ruin or decay, as from age, wear, or neglect.
Origin of dilapidated
1First recorded in 1800–10; dilapidate + -ed2
Other words for dilapidated
Other words from dilapidated
- non·di·lap·i·dat·ed, adjective
- un·di·lap·i·dat·ed, adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for dilapidated
dilapidated
/ (dɪˈlæpɪˌdeɪtɪd) /
adjective
falling to pieces or in a state of disrepair; shabby
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