Pronunciation: /sɔɪld/

Definitions of soiled

verb past tense of soil, meaning to make dirty or stained

Example Sentences

A1 I accidentally soiled my shirt while eating lunch.

A2 The children soiled their clothes while playing in the mud.

B1 I need to wash the soiled dishes in the sink.

B2 The dog soiled the carpet with mud from the garden.

C1 The workers soiled their hands while fixing the engine.

C2 The suspect soiled the evidence to cover up the crime.

adjective dirty or stained

Example Sentences

A1 The child's shirt was soiled with mud after playing outside.

A2 She accidentally spilled coffee on her soiled white blouse.

B1 The soiled dishes in the sink needed to be washed.

B2 The soiled carpet had to be professionally cleaned.

C1 The detective found a soiled glove at the crime scene.

C2 The soiled documents were carefully examined for evidence.

Examples of soiled in a Sentence

formal The soiled tablecloth needed to be washed immediately.

informal I accidentally spilled my drink and soiled the carpet.

slang I can't believe you soiled your pants at the party!

figurative Her reputation was soiled by the scandalous rumors.

Grammatical Forms of soiled

past tense

soiled

plural

soiled

comparative

more soiled

superlative

most soiled

present tense

soil

future tense

will soil

perfect tense

have soiled

continuous tense

is soiling

singular

soiled

positive degree

soiled

infinitive

to soil

gerund

soiling

participle

soiled

Origin and Evolution of soiled

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old French
Story behind the word: The word 'soiled' originated from the Old French word 'soillier' which means to dirty or make dirty.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'soiled' has retained its original meaning of being dirty or stained, but has also come to be used metaphorically to describe tarnished reputations or damaged goods.