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adjective

Definition of besmirchednext
as in stained
not clean wiped the toddler's besmirched face with a damp cloth

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besmirched

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verb

past tense of besmirch
as in blackened
to make dirty inconsiderately besmirched the carpet with their dirty feet

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for besmirched
  1. blackened
  2. filthy
  3. muddy
  4. dusty
  5. dirty
  6. black
Adjective
  • In its time open, fueled by fans of its blackened mahi and buttery lobster rolls, owner Mike Smith has expanded his footprint, moving into a larger stall in the popular food hall — which has allowed for a menu expansion, as well.
    Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Dec. 2022
  • There are no glamorous furnishings — just a French window, its blackened panes suggesting the dark of night.
    Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2022
Definition of blackened
Adjective
  • They were packed in the ships’ holds in filthy conditions reminiscent of their initial arrival in North America, their prospects of freedom largely unchanged by the war.
    Kinsey Gidick, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Don't let a little plumbing snafu make your dishwasher filthy.
    Jessica Farthing, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of filthy
Adjective
  • At the Battle of Waterloo in 1815, heavy rains—likely influenced by the volcanic disruptions—turned the battlefield into a muddy quagmire, delaying Napoleon's attacks and aiding the Allied forces' eventual victory.
    Scott Travers, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
  • But in the Northeast and Midwest, that research points to a less concrete loss, of ice fishing and pond skating and dogsledding, and other parts of life that just aren’t as possible in a sopping wet, muddy winter.
    Zoë Schlanger, The Atlantic, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of muddy
Adjective
  • Small, personal attentions are dotted throughout the stay, such as tucking in a teddy, proactively repairing an earring’s closing mechanism, rejuvenating dusty trainers after a day of exploration, or bringing in canapés the guest visibly enjoyed at dinner as a mid-day snack.
    Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
  • And some days, its dusty air carries the stench of the polluted Salton Sea eight miles west.
    Hailey Branson-Potts, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of dusty
Adjective
  • The dirty secret is that students don't want to take courses in neo-Marxist nonsense.
    Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
  • But this flavor swaps dirty diesel for a clean and quiet electric drivetrain built around a 74-kWh battery pack for more than 90 miles (150 km) of hauling over all kinds of challenging terrain.
    Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of dirty
Adjective
  • Nicole Kidman chose a pink Balenciaga gown for the Babygirl premiere, while Mikey Madison went archival at the British Independent Film Awards in a vintage Christian Dior gown in black lace.
    Christian Allaire, Vogue, 15 Dec. 2024
  • Alba accessorized with a black velvet bow around her waist and a handbag from the Italian label.
    Violet Goldstone, WWD, 15 Dec. 2024
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