Having fallen down, or in a state of ruin, defeat, or moral collapse.
Archaic past participle of 'downfall,' used from Middle English through Early Modern English. The '-en' ending marks it as an older or poetic form of the past participle.
Shakespeare used this word to describe tragic heroes brought to ruin—it has a Shakespearean gravity that modern 'fallen' lacks. The '-en' ending makes it sound appropriately dramatic and antiquated, perfect for describing tragic downfall.
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