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- [dis-uh-pey-tid]
- /ˈdɪs əˌpeɪ tɪd/
- /ˈdɪs.ɪ.peɪ.tɪd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dis-uh-pey-tid]
- /ˈdɪs əˌpeɪ tɪd/
Definitions of dissipated word
- adjective dissipated indulging in or characterized by excessive devotion to pleasure; intemperate; dissolute. 1
- verb with object dissipated to scatter in various directions; disperse; dispel. 1
- verb with object dissipated to spend or use wastefully or extravagantly; squander; deplete: to dissipate one's talents; to dissipate a fortune on high living. 1
- verb without object dissipated to become scattered or dispersed; be dispelled; disintegrate: The sun shone and the mist dissipated. 1
- verb without object dissipated to indulge in extravagant, intemperate, or dissolute pleasure. 1
- noun dissipated (of a person or way of life) overindulging in sensual pleasures. 1
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Origin of dissipated
First appearance:
before 1600 One of the 39% oldest English words
First recorded in 1600-10; dissipate + -ed2
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Parts of speech for Dissipated
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
dissipated popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for dissipated
adj dissipated
- blown — Blown is the past participle of blow1.
- scattered — distributed or occurring at widely spaced and usually irregular intervals: scattered villages; scattered showers.
- spent — simple past tense and past participle of spend.
- destroyed — to reduce (an object) to useless fragments, a useless form, or remains, as by rending, burning, or dissolving; injure beyond repair or renewal; demolish; ruin; annihilate.
- wasted — not used or in use: waste energy; waste talents.
adjective dissipated
- degenerate — If you say that someone or something degenerates, you mean that they become worse in some way, for example weaker, lower in quality, or more dangerous.
- self-indulgent — indulging one's own desires, passions, whims, etc., especially without restraint.
- immoral — violating moral principles; not conforming to the patterns of conduct usually accepted or established as consistent with principles of personal and social ethics.
- consumed — If you are consumed with a feeling or idea, it affects you very strongly indeed.
Antonyms for dissipated
adj dissipated
- stored — an establishment where merchandise is sold, usually on a retail basis.
- conservative — A Conservative politician or voter is a member of or votes for the Conservative Party in Britain.
- unselfish — not selfish; disinterested; generous; altruistic.
- virtuous — conforming to moral and ethical principles; morally excellent; upright: Lead a virtuous life.
- saved — to rescue from danger or possible harm, injury, or loss: to save someone from drowning.
adjective dissipated
- upright — erect or vertical, as in position or posture.
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