Meaning & Definition of word "Fallen"

Fallen

/ˈfɔːlən/

1. past participle of 'fall', meaning to have dropped or descended from a higher to a lower place.
- Example: The leaves have fallen from the trees in autumn.
2. to have lost status, reputation, or physical strength.
- Example: He felt that he had fallen from grace after the scandal.
3. to succumb to a certain condition or state.
- Example: Many soldiers have fallen in battle for their country.

1. having dropped or descended; in a state of decline.
- Example: The fallen soldiers were honored with a memorial service.
2. having lost virtue or moral integrity.
- Example: 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.

fall:

To drop down from a higher place.

fallacy:

A mistaken belief, especially one based on unsound arguments.

falter:

To lose strength or momentum.

Meaning: Someone who has lost their way in life.

● Example Sentence: After the scandal, he's just a fallen.

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

● Example Sentence: She's a fallen, struggling to find her path again.