dilapidated

CEFRC1

/dɪˈlæpɪdeɪtəd/

adjective · verb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Old and damaged because it has not been cared for.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Having fallen into a state of disrepair or deterioration, especially through neglect.

Examples

  • The crime scene was in a dilapidated motel.

  • They lived in a dilapidated house.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
2
Citations
3
Synonyms
1

Deep Dive

verb

Extra meaning

  1. simple past and past participle of dilapidate

More examples

In context

  • 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

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