transitive verb 1 : to destroy by decomposition wood decayed by bacteria 2 obsolete : to cause to decay : impair

DECAYED definition: 1. past simple and past participle of decay 2. to become gradually damaged, worse, or less; to…. Learn more.

decayed (dɪˈkeɪd) adj having rotted as a result of bacterial, fungal, or chemical action; decomposed

Definition of 'decayed' decayed in British English (dɪˈkeɪd ) adjective having rotted as a result of bacterial, fungal, or chemical action; decomposed

DECAY definition: to become decomposed; rot. See examples of decay used in a sentence.

Decayed generally refers to the state of being broken down or decomposed due to the process of decay. This could apply to organic matter such as food or plants that rots or becomes spoiled over time, or …

Synonyms for DECAYED: degenerate, weak, degraded, overripe, weakened, decadent, effete, decaying; Antonyms of DECAYED: fresh, sweet, good, undecomposed, preserved, untouched, …

To decay means to rot, decompose, break down. Our bodies—anything organic—will decay after death. Broken sidewalks, potholes, graffiti are all signs of urban decay. Tooth decay is something to avoid. …

When something such as a dead body, a dead plant, or a tooth decays, it is gradually destroyed by a natural process. The bodies buried in the fine ash slowly decayed. [VERB] The ground was scattered …

Definitions of decayed adjective damaged by decay; hence unsound and useless “a decayed foundation” synonyms: rotted, rotten unsound not in good condition; damaged or decayed