Dissipated Meaning in English
word · lemma: dissipate
Definition
Describes something that has disappeared or scattered, often used for energy, heat, or money. As an adjective for a person, it means living a life of excessive pleasure, often involving drinking or other vices.
Usage & Nuances
As an adjective for people, 'dissipated' is formal/literary and often negative, describing someone given to overindulgence. For objects, it's usually in scientific or technical contexts (e.g., 'energy dissipated'). Not used for minor waste—implies excess and self-destruction.
Example Sentences
The heat dissipated quickly after sunset.
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Most of the money was dissipated within a year.
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He led a dissipated life in his youth.
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By the end of the festival, everyone's energy was dissipated.
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People whispered about his dissipated lifestyle, but he didn't care.
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Once the excitement dissipated, everyone went home.
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