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Downfallen

adj, verb

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Fallen down.
  2. 2
    Having undergone a defeat, or been ousted from a position of authority. figuratively

    "But one or two, who nourished in their bosoms respect for the downfallen hierarchy—casting first a timorous glance around, to see that no one observed them—hastily crossed themselves—bent their knee to sister Magdalen, by which name they saluted her—kissed her hand, or even the hem of her dalmatique—received with humility the Benedicite with which she repaid their obeisance; […]"

  3. 3
    Crestfallen, depressed, down in the dumps.
Verb
  1. 1
    past participle of downfall. form-of, participle, past

Etymology

Etymology 1

From downfall (“to fall down, decline”).

Etymology 2

From downfall (“to fall down, decline”).

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