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10 Language-to-English DictionariesTarnished
/ˈtɑːrnɪʃt/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Dulled or discolored, especially due to oxidation or exposure to air.
"The tarnished silverware needed polishing to restore its shine."
- 1
To lose luster or shine; to make something dull or less valuable.
"The constant criticism tarnished her reputation in the community."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'tarnished' originates from the Middle English term 'tarnisshen', which is derived from the Old French 'ternir', meaning to make dull or lose luster. The evolution of its meaning has shifted from a physical state of metal to a broader metaphorical sense of loss of quality or reputation.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Tarnished" is said worldwide
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terni
Transliteration: tɛʁni
"L'argenterie ternie avait besoin d'un polissage."
angelaufen
Transliteration: ˈaŋəˌlaʊfən
"Das angelaufene Silberbesteck musste poliert werden."
ossidato
Transliteration: ossiˈdaːto
"Il servizio in argento ossidato aveva bisogno di essere lucidato."
deslucido
Transliteration: desluˈsiðo
"La cubertería deslucida necesitaba ser pulida."
manchado
Transliteration: mɐ̃ˈʃadu
"A prataria manchada precisava de polimento."
धुंधला
Transliteration: dhundhla
"धुंधले चांदी के बर्तन को चमकाने की जरूरत थी।"
失去光泽的
Transliteration: shīqù guāngzé de
"失去光泽的银器需要抛光。"
변색된
Transliteration: byeonseogdoen
"변색된 은식기는 닦아야 했다."
くすんだ
Transliteration: kusunda
"くすんだ銀器は磨く必要があった。"
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