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decayed

/dɪˈkeɪd/

形容詞自動詞
複数形: null過去形: decayed過去分詞: decayed現在分詞: decaying比較級: more decayed最上級: most decayed

This term carries a heavy sense of loss and biological breakdown. When used for physical matter, it evokes an image of organic breakdown, often associated with unpleasant odors or structural failure, such as a tooth cavity or a fallen log. When applied to social or architectural settings, it shifts toward a melancholic tone. It suggests a tragic fall from grace, where something once grand or vibrant has been slowly eroded by neglect, time, or economic failure.

意味

形容詞
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Rotted or decomposed through the action of bacteria, fungi, or chemical processes.

"The dentist noted several decayed teeth during the examination."

形容詞
[something]

Having declined from a former state of power, prosperity, or health; in a state of decline.

"They walked through the decayed neighborhood, passing crumbling mansions and overgrown gardens."

自動詞
[something]

To have undergone the process of rotting or decomposing.

"The organic matter had decayed into rich compost over several months."

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