adj
Uncommon
dyed
dyd
Dyed (adj) means Coloured using dye. Example: “She wore a dyed silk scarf in deep crimson.”
adj
1
Coloured using dye.
"She wore a dyed silk scarf in deep crimson."
How to use dyed
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes something that has had its colour changed with dye.
Common mistake
Don't spell it "died" — that means something stopped living.
Easily confused with
died
Common pairings
dyed hair
dyed fabric
dyed-in-the-wool
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more dyed
- Superlative
- most dyed
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She wore a _____ silk scarf in deep crimson.
Etymology
The past-tense/adjective form of "dye."
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What does “dyed” mean?
The word “dyed” means coloured using dye. In plain terms, describes something that has had its colour changed with dye.
How do you pronounce “dyed”?
“Dyed” is pronounced dyd (/daɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “dyed” in a sentence?
Here is “dyed” used in a sentence: “She wore a dyed silk scarf in deep crimson.”
What part of speech is “dyed”?
“Dyed” is an adjective.
Is “dyed” a common word?
“Dyed” is an uncommon word in modern English.
