Decayed

Pronunciation: /dəˈkeɪd/

Decayed (adjective)

  1. having gone bad or spoiled, especially food.
  2. in a state of ruin or disrepair, especially buildings.
  3. having become worse in health or condition.

Examples

  • The decayed fruit attracted many flies.
  • She threw away the decayed vegetables.

Common collocations: decayed fruit, decayed meat, decayed structure, decayed facade, decayed health

Synonyms of Decayed

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Decayed

  • — when referring to maintaining condition
  • — when referring to food or organic matter