sully
0 antonyms and opposites of sully, grouped by meaning.
Verb — To damage or spoil someone's reputation or something's purity.
How to use sully
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Old English sylian, "to soil or defile," related to German sühlen and Swedish söla, both meaning "to sully."
Full origin of sully →Frequently asked questions
What does “sully” mean?
The word “sully” means to damage or spoil someone's reputation or something's purity. In plain terms, to tarnish or damage something's good name or purity.
How do you pronounce “sully”?
“Sully” is pronounced SUH-lee (/ˈsʌli/ in IPA).
How do you use “sully” in a sentence?
Here is “sully” used in a sentence: “One bad review shouldn't sully an otherwise excellent record.”
What part of speech is “sully”?
“Sully” is a verb.
Where does the word “sully” come from?
The word “sully” comes from Old English. From Old English sylian, "to soil or defile," related to German sühlen and Swedish söla, both meaning "to sully.".