adjective
- scattered or dispersed; no longer concentrated or gathered together
- indulging excessively in sensual pleasures; living an unrestrained lifestyle
Usage: often implies moral disapproval
Examples
- The morning fog had dissipated by noon.
- His energy was completely dissipated after the long hike.
- The crowd slowly dissipated after the concert ended.
- The heat from the fire dissipated quickly in the cold air.
- He led a dissipated life, spending his inheritance on gambling and parties.
- The dissipated young nobleman was known for his wild behavior.
- Her parents worried about her dissipated lifestyle in college.