destroyed
Translation
destroyed, ruined, wrecked
Examples
The old building was completely destroyed.
The old building was completely destroyed.
He looked at his destroyed car in disbelief.
He looked at his destroyed car in disbelief.
Grammar Patterns
((to be)) destroyed to be in a state of ruin The house was destroyed.
a destroyed ((noun)) a ruined (noun) I saw a destroyed car.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ruined, wrecked, demolished; Antonyms: built, created, repaired
Etymology
From Latin 'destruere', from 'de-' (down) + 'struere' (to build). Literally 'to un-build'.
Memory Tips
Imagine taking a 'structure' and pulling it 'de' (down).