adj
lacerated
LA-suh-ray-tihd
Lacerated (adj) means Cut or torn, describing a wound, or figuratively describing something badly damaged. Example: “His arm was badly lacerated after the fall from the bike.”
adj
1
Cut or torn, describing a wound, or figuratively describing something badly damaged.
"His arm was badly lacerated after the fall from the bike."
How to use lacerated
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTorn open, usually describing a jagged cut or wound.
Common pairings
lacerated skin
badly lacerated
Vocabulary Flow
Build your vocabulary from words like lacerated.
Vocabulary Flow serves the next word, and the next — meaning, pronunciation and an example each time. Practice at your level, or learn English in your own language.
Start vocabulary practice
Word forms
- Comparative
- more lacerated
- Superlative
- most lacerated
Fill the gap
Can you complete this real example?
His arm was badly _____ after the fall from the bike.
Synonyms
View more →Antonyms
Related words
Rhymes for lacerated
See all rhymes for lacerated →Frequently asked questions
What does “lacerated” mean?
The word “lacerated” means cut or torn, describing a wound, or figuratively describing something badly damaged. In plain terms, torn open, usually describing a jagged cut or wound.
How do you pronounce “lacerated”?
“Lacerated” is pronounced LA-suh-ray-tihd (/ˈlæsəˌɹeɪtɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “lacerated” in a sentence?
Here is “lacerated” used in a sentence: “His arm was badly lacerated after the fall from the bike.”
What part of speech is “lacerated”?
“Lacerated” is an adjective.
