Ailing and Dilapidated

Ailing

Ailing adjective - Chronically or repeatedly suffering from poor health.

Dilapidated and ailing are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Dilapidated" instead an adjective "Ailing".

Nearby Words: ailment, ailed

Dilapidated

Dilapidated adjective - Showing signs of advanced wear and tear and neglect.

Ailing and dilapidated are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Ailing" instead an adjective "Dilapidated".

Nearby Words: dilapidation, dilapidating
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