ruined — completely destroyed or severely damaged
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: completely destroyed or severely damaged
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈruːɪnd/
Example Sentences
- My diet was completely ruined when I discovered the chocolate cake in the fridge.
- The ancient ruined temple attracts many tourists every year.
- After buying expensive coffee every day, I'm financially ruined but highly caffeinated.
ruined
ADJECTIVE[/ˈruːɪnd/]
completely destroyed or severely damaged
a knight in armor stands among massive fallen stone blocks and crumbled castle walls. His shoulders slump as he looks at what remains of his once-magnificent fortress. The earthquake has toppled the tall towers and left gaping holes in the main walls. Wooden beams stick out at broken angles from the rubble piles. A few villagers in the background point at the destruction with worried expressions. Birds fly away from the unstable remaining structures. a castle that has been completely destroyed and severely damaged
In ruins he tuned and softly crooned!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin 'ruina,' meaning 'collapse' or 'downfall.' Originally used in ancient Rome to describe the physical destruction of buildings, the term has evolved to encompass both literal destruction and metaphorical devastation.
Breakdown
ruin (from Latin ruina, meaning collapse) + -ed (past participle suffix, indicating completed action or state).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My diet was completely ruined when I discovered the chocolate cake in the fridge.”
“The ancient ruined temple attracts many tourists every year.”
“After buying expensive coffee every day, I'm financially ruined but highly caffeinated.”
“The storm left the garden completely ruined.”
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