adj
decayed
dih-KAYD
adj
1
Having rotted or broken down.
"The dentist pointed out two decayed teeth that needed filling."
2
Having declined from a former, better condition.
"The mansion stood decayed and abandoned at the end of the drive."
How to Use Decayed
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRotted, or fallen into a worse state than before.
Word Forms
more decayed comparative, most decayed superlative
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The dentist pointed out two _____ teeth that needed filling.