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adjective

Definition of soilednext
as in stained
not clean a soiled carpet in need of a good shampooing

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soiled

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verb

past tense of soil
as in dirtied
to make dirty oil and grease soiled the mechanic's shirt

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for soiled
  1. filthy
  2. blackened
  3. dusty
  4. dirty
  5. muddy
Adjective
  • My father was living alone in that dark, filthy room like an old animal wallowing in its own excrement.
    Lee Chang-dong, The New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2024
  • Down and out in Tinseltown, where white glistening snow turns to filthy slush.
    Matthew Jacobs, Vulture, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of filthy
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
  • 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
  • From savory breads and rolls for sandwiches and soup-sopping to decadent sweet loaves and rolls for breakfast or dessert, the easy recipes give you a break while your mixer does the dirty work.
    Josh Miller, Southern Living, 21 Dec. 2024
  • The Romans liked to give the appearance of civilized rule by getting local thugs to do their dirty work.
    N.T. Wright, TIME, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of dirty
Adjective
  • During the ceremony, the groom was in flip-flops while the bride and officiant were barefoot on a patch of dirt surrounded by lush greenery, which quickly became a muddy mess.
    Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
  • There’s a muddy net crawl, a gate to break through, letter tiles, a combination lock, a machete and lastly, a hanging bat puzzle!
    Nick Caruso, TVLine, 18 Dec. 2024
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