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tarnished

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Adj — Discoloured or dulled, especially of metal.

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What does “tarnished” mean?

The word “tarnished” means discoloured or dulled, especially of metal. In plain terms, dulled by exposure to air (metal) or damaged in standing/reputation (a person, brand, image).

How do you pronounce “tarnished”?

“Tarnished” is pronounced TAHR-nihsht (/ˈtɑɹnɪʃt/ in IPA).

How do you use “tarnished” in a sentence?

Here is “tarnished” used in a sentence: “The tarnished brass handles needed a good clean.”

What part of speech is “tarnished”?

“Tarnished” is an adjective.

How many meanings does “tarnished” have?

“Tarnished” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: discoloured or dulled, especially of metal.

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