sullied
Sullied (adjective) means Made dirty, tainted, or damaged in reputation. Example: “His once-sullied reputation slowly recovered.”
How to use sullied
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishStained or damaged, usually referring to a reputation or name rather than literal dirt.
Word forms
more sullied comparative, most sullied superlative
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His once-_____ reputation slowly recovered.
Etymology
From sully + -ied (suffix forming participial adjectives and past participal forms of verbs ending in -y).
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What does “sullied” mean?
The word “sullied” means made dirty, tainted, or damaged in reputation. In plain terms, stained or damaged, usually referring to a reputation or name rather than literal dirt.
How do you pronounce “sullied”?
“Sullied” is pronounced SUH-leed (/ˈsʌlid/ in IPA).
How do you use “sullied” in a sentence?
Here is “sullied” used in a sentence: “His once-sullied reputation slowly recovered.”
What is the opposite of “sullied”?
The opposite of “sullied” — its antonyms — is unsullied.
What part of speech is “sullied”?
“Sullied” is an adjective.