Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
collied
adjective
/ˈkɒliːd/
Definition
To be dark or sooty.
Examples
- The collied walls of the old factory told stories of its smoky past.
- After a night of camping by the fire, their faces were collied with soot.
Meaning
The term ‘collied’ refers to something that has been blackened or covered with soot or a dark substance.
Synonyms
- sooty
- smoky
- darkened
