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sullied

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Adjective — Made dirty, tainted, or damaged in reputation.

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How to use sullied

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sullied reputation sullied name

Etymology

From sully + -ied (suffix forming participial adjectives and past participal forms of verbs ending in -y).

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What does “sullied” mean?

The word “sullied” means made dirty, tainted, or damaged in reputation. In plain terms, stained or damaged, usually referring to a reputation or name rather than literal dirt.

How do you pronounce “sullied”?

“Sullied” is pronounced SUH-leed (/ˈsʌlid/ in IPA).

How do you use “sullied” in a sentence?

Here is “sullied” used in a sentence: “His once-sullied reputation slowly recovered.”

What is the opposite of “sullied”?

The opposite of “sullied” — its antonyms — is unsullied.

What part of speech is “sullied”?

“Sullied” is an adjective.

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