adj
defiled
dih-FYD
Defiled (adj) means Made dirty or morally impure. Example: “The defiled altar had to be reconsecrated.”
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Made dirty or morally impure.
"The defiled altar had to be reconsecrated."
How to use defiled
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDirtied or corrupted, especially something once pure or sacred.
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- Comparative
- more defiled
- Superlative
- most defiled
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The _____ altar had to be reconsecrated.
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What does “defiled” mean?
The word “defiled” means made dirty or morally impure. In plain terms, dirtied or corrupted, especially something once pure or sacred.
How do you pronounce “defiled”?
“Defiled” is pronounced dih-FYD ([dɪˈfaɪ(jə)ɫd] in IPA).
How do you use “defiled” in a sentence?
Here is “defiled” used in a sentence: “The defiled altar had to be reconsecrated.”
What part of speech is “defiled”?
“Defiled” is an adjective.
