Meaning & Definition of word "Dissipated"
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Dissipated
/ˈdɪsɪpeɪtɪd/
verb:
- 1. To cause to disappear or become scattered, often referring to energy or resources.
- Example: The heat from the fire dissipated quickly into the chilly air.
- 2. To waste or squander (often resources or time) in a careless manner.
- Example: She dissipated her earnings on extravagant parties and luxury goods.
adjective:
- 1. Squandered or wasted, often referring to a lifestyle characterized by indulgence and lack of restraint.
- Example: His dissipated lifestyle eventually led to financial ruin.
- 2. Describing something that has dispersed or gradually disappeared.
- Example: The dissipated fog revealed the beautiful landscape beneath.
Etymology
From the Latin 'dissipatus', past participle of 'dissipare', meaning 'to scatter'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
dissipated youth:
Refers to a phase in life characterized by reckless extravagance and waste.
Related Words
dissipate:
To cause to disappear or scatter.
squander:
To waste something, especially money or time, in a reckless manner.
Slang Meanings of dissipated
Meaning: Partied hard or indulged excessively.
Example Sentence: After all those wild nights, he definitely feels like he’s been living a dissipated life.