dissipated
11 synonyms and 1 antonym for dissipated, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — Past tense of "dissipate" — scattered and gradually disappeared.
Synonyms
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Antonyms
How to use dissipated
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
dissipated quickly
a dissipated lifestyle
Frequently asked questions
What does “dissipated” mean?
The word “dissipated” means past tense of "dissipate" — scattered and gradually disappeared. In plain terms, either "faded away and disappeared" (fog, energy, anger) or, as an adjective, "living recklessly and wastefully.".
How do you pronounce “dissipated”?
“Dissipated” is pronounced DIH-sih-pay-tihd (/ˈdɪsɪpeɪtɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “dissipated” in a sentence?
Here is “dissipated” used in a sentence: “The fog dissipated as the sun rose.”
What part of speech is “dissipated”?
Depending on how it is used, “dissipated” can be a verb and an adjective.
Is “dissipated” a common word?
“Dissipated” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “dissipated” have?
“Dissipated” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: past tense of "dissipate" — scattered and gradually disappeared.
