Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
polluted
adjective
/pəˈljuːtɪd/
Definition
Contaminated with harmful substances or waste.
Examples
- The polluted river was no longer safe for swimming.
- Residents complained about the polluted air near the industrial zone.
- Efforts to clean up the polluted site are underway.
Meaning
When an environment, such as air, water, or land, is made dirty or unsafe due to the introduction of harmful materials or chemicals, it is described as polluted.
Synonyms
- contaminated
- tainted
- corrupted
- defiled
