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adj. - Preoccupied with the pursuit of pleasure and especially games of chance; Unrestrained by convention or morality.

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Usage examples (33)
  • Led a dissipated life
  • At the approach of the squat man he sprang to his feet, but a phrase dissipated his apprehension and he nodded toward a door.
  • Most traders didn't believe it, and the notion dissipated when the market plunged again.
  • Much of the acrimony that existed between the two sides has dissipated, which is positive.
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