Fallen: meaning, definitions and examples
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fallen
[ ˈfɔːlən ]
in a state of disgrace or disfavor
Having fallen from grace, the once beloved politician was now seen as a fallen figure in the eyes of the public.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The fallen starlet struggled to regain her former glory.
- After the scandal, he was a fallen hero in the eyes of the community.
- She was a fallen angel, no longer the pure soul she once was.
a person who has died in battle
The memorial honored the fallen soldiers who had bravely fought for their country.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- We will always remember the sacrifices of the fallen in times of war.
- The nation mourned the loss of the fallen heroes.
Translations
Translations of the word "fallen" in other languages:
🇵🇹 caído
🇮🇳 गिरा हुआ (girā huā)
🇩🇪 gefallen
🇮🇩 jatuh
🇺🇦 впав
🇵🇱 upadły
🇯🇵 落ちた (ochita)
🇫🇷 tombé
🇪🇸 caído
🇹🇷 düşmüş
🇰🇷 떨어진 (tteoreojin)
🇸🇦 ساقط (sāqit)
🇨🇿 padlý
🇸🇰 padlý
🇨🇳 倒下 (dǎoxià)
🇸🇮 padel
🇮🇸 fallinn
🇰🇿 құлаған (qulağan)
🇬🇪 დაცემული (datsemuli)
🇦🇿 düşmüş
🇲🇽 caído
Word origin
The word 'fallen' originated from the Old English word 'feallan', meaning 'to fall'. Over time, the term evolved to encompass various meanings, including the state of disgrace or disfavor, as well as referring to those who have died, particularly in battle. The concept of 'fallen' carries a sense of loss, whether in reputation or in life, and is often used to evoke emotions of sympathy or remembrance.
See also: downfall, fall, fallacy, fallback, falling, fallout.