wrecked Meaning & Definition
What Does Wrecked Mean?
Wrecked is used as an adjective meaning Destroyed, usually in an accident; damaged to the point of unusability. It can also mean Very intoxicated from alcohol or recreational drugs. As a verb, it means simple past and past participle of wreck. As a verb, it means To destroy violently; to cause severe damage to something, to a point where it no longer works, or is useless.
Quick Facts About Wrecked
| Part of speech | adjective, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈɹɛkt// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | destroyed, annihilated and awrack |
| Antonyms | build, construct and make |
| Comparative / superlative | more wrecked, most wrecked |
Wrecked Definition (Adjective)
- Destroyed, usually in an accident; damaged to the point of unusability.
- Very intoxicated from alcohol or recreational drugs.
- Having been put in a dreadful or embarrassing situation; can range from being pwned in a game to being utterly defeated in an argument or publicly shamed with a stinging insult.
Wrecked as a Verb
- simple past and past participle of wreck
Verb
- To destroy violently; to cause severe damage to something, to a point where it no longer works, or is useless.
He wrecked the car in a collision.
- To ruin or dilapidate.
- To dismantle wrecked vehicles or other objects, to reclaim any useful parts.
- To involve in a wreck; hence, to cause to suffer ruin; to balk of success, and bring disaster on.
Adjective
- Very intoxicated from alcohol and/or other drugs.
Synonyms of Wrecked
Wrecked synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Wrecked
Wrecked in a Sentence
He wrecked the car in a collision.
Word Forms & Grammar
wrecked (comparative more wrecked, superlative most wrecked)
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Words That Rhyme With Wrecked
How to Pronounce Wrecked
You say wrecked as //ˈɹɛkt//. It has 1 syllable.
Frequently Asked Questions About Wrecked
Is wrecked an adjective or a verb?
Wrecked is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for wrecked?
Words with a similar meaning to wrecked include destroyed, annihilated and awrack. See the full list of wrecked synonyms and antonyms.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of wrecked?
The comparative form is more wrecked and the superlative form is most wrecked.