Degraded Definition

degraded
adjective
  1. unrestrained by convention or morality; "Congreve draws a debauched aristocratic society"; "deplorably dissipated and degraded"; "riotous living"; "fast women"
  2. lowered in value; "the dollar is low"; "a debased currency"

"Degraded" in song lyrics

See how degraded is used in real songs:

  • "Patiently waitin, Seein women get degraded"
    T-Bone f/ Mack 10 — A Few Good Men

Usage tips for "degraded"

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