Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
decaying
Adjective
/dɪˈkeɪ.ɪŋ/
Definition
The process of decomposition or decline in condition, quality, or strength.
Examples
- The decaying leaves covered the ground like a thick carpet.
- After years of neglect, the once vibrant garden was now a decaying mess.
- Scientists study decaying organisms to understand the decomposition process.
Meaning
Decaying refers to the gradual breakdown or deterioration of organic material or the decline of something’s health or quality.
Synonyms
- decomposing
- dilapidated
- fading
- wasting
- rotting
