Meaning
decrepit, dilapidated
- Extremely old, worn out, or physically broken down (of people, buildings, or objects)
In a sentence
Abitavano in un edificio ormai decrepito e pericolante.
They lived in a now decrepit and unsafe building.
Quel mobile antico è troppo decrepito per essere restaurato.
That antique piece of furniture is too decrepit to be restored.
Non sembra affatto un uomo decrepito nonostante l'età.
He does not look like a decrepit man at all despite his age.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| decrepito | masculine · singular |
| decrepita | feminine · singular |
| decrepiti | masculine · plural |
| decrepite | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- When referring to elderly people, it carries a very blunt or derogatory tone.