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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.”

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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 notes

In plain EnglishTorn open, usually describing a jagged cut or wound.

Common pairings
lacerated skin badly lacerated

Word forms

more lacerated comparative, most lacerated superlative

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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.

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