look decayed

Frequency: 6.05.2 per million words

Used to describe the visual appearance of something that has rotted.

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Examples (10)

  • The old wooden beams in the barn looked decayed and unsafe.
  • The dentist said my back molar had started to look decayed.
  • After a week, the fruit on the counter began to look decayed.
  • The base of the old oak tree looks decayed, raising concerns about its stability.
  • If we don't fix the leak, the entire window frame will soon look decayed.
  • The fallen log was so covered in moss that it was hard to tell if the wood underneath looked decayed.
  • From a distance, the ancient ruins look decayed yet majestic.
  • The building's facade is looking decayed after years of neglect.
  • Does this apple look decayed to you, or is it just a bruise?
  • He pointed out the fence posts, which were all looking decayed at the base.