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decayed.

Having undergone decay, rotted.

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj/dɪˈkeɪd/UK
  1. Having undergone decay, rotted.

    The decayed remains of the pilot's shirt showed where the plane had been shot down.
  2. Reduced in circumstances; having lost one's status or fortune.

    dated
verb/dɪˈkeɪd/UK
  1. simple past and past participle of decay

    form-of · participle · past
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