soiled Meaning & Definition
/ˈsɔɪld/
What Does Soiled Mean?
As a verb, soiled means simple past and past participle of soil. As an adjective, it means Dirty, defiled, stained. As an adjective, it means Dirty.
Quick Facts About Soiled
| Part of speech | verb, adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈsɔɪld// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | sordid, black and dirty |
| Antonyms | clean |
| Comparative / superlative | more soiled, most soiled |
Soiled Definition (Verb)
- simple past and past participle of soil
Soiled as an Adjective
- Dirty, defiled, stained.
- Of a patient or child, stained or dirtied by defecation.
- Having a specific or particular type of soil.
- That has been fed or nourished with green fodder.
Verb
- To make dirty.
- To become dirty or soiled.
Light colours soil sooner than dark ones.
- To stain or mar, as with infamy or disgrace; to tarnish; to sully.
- To dirty one's clothing by accidentally defecating while clothed.
- To make invalid, to ruin.
- To enrich with soil or muck; to manure.
Verb
- To feed, as cattle or horses, in the barn or an enclosure, with fresh grass or green food cut for them, instead of sending them out to pasture; hence (such food having the effect of purging them), to purge by feeding on green food.
to soil a horse
Adjective
- Dirty
Synonyms of Soiled
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Soiled synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Soiled
Soiled in a Sentence
Light colours soil sooner than dark ones.
to soil a horse
Word Forms & Grammar
soiled
soiled (comparative more soiled, superlative most soiled)
Words That Rhyme With Soiled
How Do You Say Soiled?
You say soiled as //ˈsɔɪld//. It has 1 syllable.
Common Questions About Soiled
Is soiled a verb or an adjective?
Soiled is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as an adjective.
What is another word for soiled?
Words with a similar meaning to soiled include sordid, black and dirty. See the full list of soiled synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of soiled?
The opposite of soiled is clean.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of soiled?
The comparative form is more soiled and the superlative form is most soiled.