Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sullied
adjective
/ˈsʌlid/
Definition
To tarnish or damage the purity or integrity of something.
Examples
- His reputation was sullied by false accusations.
- The once beautiful painting was sullied by years of neglect.
Meaning
When something is sullied, it has been made dirty, impure, or blemished in some way.
Synonyms
- tainted
- dirty
- blemished
- defiled
- marred
