adjective
soiled
SOYLD
Soiled (adjective) means Dirty or stained. Example: “She dropped the soiled napkins into the laundry basket.”
adjective
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Dirty or stained.
"She dropped the soiled napkins into the laundry basket."
"The soiled bandage needed to be changed immediately."
How to use soiled
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMade dirty, especially with a stain or mark.
Common pairings
soiled linen
soiled clothing
Word forms
more soiled comparative, most soiled superlative
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What does “soiled” mean?
The word “soiled” means dirty or stained. In plain terms, made dirty, especially with a stain or mark.
How do you pronounce “soiled”?
“Soiled” is pronounced SOYLD (/ˈsɔɪld/ in IPA).
How do you use “soiled” in a sentence?
Here is “soiled” used in a sentence: “She dropped the soiled napkins into the laundry basket.”
What part of speech is “soiled”?
“Soiled” is an adjective.