adjective
sullied
SUH-leed
adjective
1
Made dirty, tainted, or damaged in reputation.
"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.
Common pairings
sullied reputation
sullied name
Word Forms
more sullied comparative, most sullied superlative
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