Decayed (Adjective)
Meaning
Damaged by decay; hence unsound and useless; "rotten floor boards"; "rotted beams"; "a decayed foundation".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The old mansion's foundation had become decayed over the years due to water damage and neglect.
- After the flood, the family discovered that their home's wooden floorboards had decayed beyond repair.
- Inspectors found that the bridge's support beams had decayed significantly, posing a serious safety risk to drivers.
- The abandoned mine's tunnels were filled with decayed wooden structures that were hazardous to explorers.
- Years of exposure to the elements had left the ancient castle's walls decayed and crumbling.