Sullied

Pronunciation: /ˈsʌlid/

Definitions of sullied

verb to make something dirty or tarnished

Example Sentences

A1 The white shirt was sullied with mud after playing outside.

A2 She sullied her reputation by spreading false rumors about her coworker.

B1 The company's image was sullied by the scandal involving its CEO.

B2 The politician's career was sullied by accusations of corruption.

C1 The artist's legacy was sullied by allegations of plagiarism.

C2 The once pristine beach was sullied by pollution from nearby factories.

Examples of sullied in a Sentence

formal The reputation of the company was sullied by the scandal.

informal His good name was sullied by the false accusations.

slang She sullied her friendship with gossip.

figurative The pristine white dress was sullied by a splash of mud.

Grammatical Forms of sullied

• past tense: sullied
• plural: sullied
• comparative: more sullied
• superlative: most sullied
• present tense: sully
• future tense: will sully
• perfect tense: have sullied
• continuous tense: is sullying
• singular: sullied
• positive degree: sullied
• infinitive: sully
• gerund: sullying
• participle: sullied

Origin and Evolution of sullied

First Known Use: 0014 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'sullied' originated from the Middle English word 'sullien' which came from the Old French word 'souiller' meaning to soil or dirty.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'sullied' has retained its original meaning of being tarnished or stained, but it has also taken on a more metaphorical sense of being morally or ethically compromised.