Indulging excessively in sensual pleasures, especially to the point of harming one's health or moral character. He led a dissipated lifestyle, spending his nights in bars and clubs.
Wasted or squandered, especially in terms of energy or resources. The dissipated energy of the old machine made it inefficient and costly to run.
Scattered or dispersed; having vanished gradually. By noon, the dissipated fog revealed the valley below.
To scatter in various directions; disperse; dispel. The wind began to dissipate the fog, revealing the landscape beneath.
To spend or use wastefully or extravagantly; squander; deplete. He dissipated his fortune on lavish parties and expensive cars.
To cause to become less intense or to disappear gradually. The tension in the room began to dissipate after the manager's reassuring words.
As the sun rose, the morning mist began to dissipate.