Meaning & use
sullied
Damaged the purity, cleanliness, or good reputation of someone or something.
See it in a sentence
The scandal sullied the politician's once-spotless reputation for honesty.
Mud sullied the white wedding dress before the ceremony even began.
A note on using this word
Sullied is most often used figuratively about reputation or honor rather than literal dirt or stains.
Words with a similar meaning
tarnishedtainted
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Words with an opposite meaning
restoredcleansed
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