simple past tense and past participle of destroy
"The hurricane destroyed our entire house, leaving nothing but rubble behind."
In plain English: To destroy something means to ruin it completely so that it can no longer be used or fixed.
"The storm destroyed our old porch in just a few hours."
spoiled or ruined or demolished
"war left many cities destroyed"
"Alzheimer's is responsible for her destroyed mind"
(particularly of a child) soiled, muddied, especially as a result of a fall or spill.
"The toddler's pristine white dress was completely destroyed when she fell into the muddy puddle."
In plain English: Destroyed means something is ruined so badly it can no longer be used or fixed.
"The old bridge was in destroyed condition after the storm."
Usage: Use this adjective to describe a child who is covered in dirt after falling or spilling something, rather than an object that has been ruined. It specifically implies being messy from playtime accidents instead of being demolished by force.