dilapidated
adjectiveHow many syllables in dilapidated?
There are 5 syllables in the word dilapidated.How to pronounce dilapidated:
Definition of dilapidated:
- dilapidated (adjective):
- in deplorable condition.
- (of a building) having fallen into ruin
- decayed, deteriorated, or fallen into partial ruin especially through neglect or misuse
Synonyms for dilapidated:
abandoned
beat-up
bedraggled
bombed-out
broken
broken-down
damaged
decrepit
derelict
desolate
dog-eared
down-at-heel
down-at-heels
down-at-the-heel
down-at-the-heels
dumpy
gone to seed
grungy
mangy
miserable
moth-eaten
neglected
ragged
ramshackle
ratty
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Antonyms for dilapidated:
as clean as a whistle
as good as new
chic
clean
durable
fair
faultless
firm
flawless
fresh
good
healthy
hearty
immaculate
impeccable
in good repair
in mint condition
in perfect condition
intact
mint
natural
neat
neat and tidy
neat as a new pin
new
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- accusatory
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- optionally
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