shipwrecked Definition
having experienced a shipwreck, or left stranded on a deserted island.
Using shipwrecked: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "shipwrecked" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The survivors of the shipwrecked vessel were rescued by a passing ship.
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After being shipwrecked, he had to survive on the deserted island for months before being rescued.
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The novel tells the story of a group of shipwrecked sailors who must find a way to survive on an uninhabited island.
shipwrecked Synonyms and Antonyms
Summary: shipwrecked in Brief
'Shipwrecked' [ˈʃɪp.rekt] is an adjective that describes someone who has experienced a shipwreck or has been left stranded on a deserted island. It is often used to describe the situation of people who have survived a shipwreck and are waiting to be rescued, as in 'The survivors of the shipwrecked vessel were rescued by a passing ship.'
