Fallen

/ˈfɔːlən/

Meaning & Definition

verb

past participle of 'fall', meaning to have dropped or descended from a higher to a lower place.

The leaves have fallen from the trees in autumn.

to have lost status, reputation, or physical strength.

He felt that he had fallen from grace after the scandal.

to succumb to a certain condition or state.

Many soldiers have fallen in battle for their country.

adjective

having dropped or descended; in a state of decline.

The fallen soldiers were honored with a memorial service.

having lost virtue or moral integrity.

The story revolves around a fallen hero seeking redemption.

Old English 'feallan', meaning to fall.

fallen from grace:

To lose status or respect.

fallen angel:

A term describing a person who was once virtuous but has lost their way.

fallen in battle:

Referring to soldiers who have died in combat.

Someone who has lost their way in life.

After the scandal, he's just a fallen.

A term referring to someone who has been deeply affected by a negative experience.

She's a fallen, struggling to find her path again.