adverb
- in a manner showing the effects of age or long use; in a worn-out or feeble way
Examples
- The old man walked decrepitly down the hallway, leaning heavily on his cane.
- The ancient building stood decrepitly, its walls crumbling and its roof sagging.
- She spoke decrepitly, her voice thin and wavering with age.
- The machinery operated decrepitly, making strange noises with each movement.
- He climbed the stairs decrepitly, pausing to catch his breath on each step.