RUINED (adjective) definition and synonyms | Macmillan Dictionary.

Is ruined a verb or adjective?

adjective. /ˈruɪnd/ [only before noun] (of a building, town, etc.) destroyed or severely damaged so that only parts remain a ruined castle.

Is ruin a noun or adjective?

Ruin is most commonly used as a verb meaning to destroy or spoil. As a noun, ruin means the remains of a destroyed or decayed place, especially a half-standing building or city. It is most commonly used in the plural, as in ancient ruins.