decayed
10 synonyms and 5 antonyms for decayed, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Having rotted or broken down.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
Frequently asked questions
What does “decayed” mean?
The word “decayed” means having rotted or broken down. In plain terms, rotted, or fallen into a worse state than before.
How do you pronounce “decayed”?
“Decayed” is pronounced dih-KAYD (/dɪˈkeɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “decayed” in a sentence?
Here is “decayed” used in a sentence: “The dentist pointed out two decayed teeth that needed filling.”
What is another word for “decayed”?
Words with a similar meaning to “decayed” include blighted, cankered, dotterel, forworn, moldering and rotten.
What is the opposite of “decayed”?
The opposite of “decayed” — its antonyms — are nondecayed, unblighted, uncankered, undecayed and unrotten.
What part of speech is “decayed”?
“Decayed” is an adjective.
How many meanings does “decayed” have?
“Decayed” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: having rotted or broken down.