stained Meaning & Definition
/steɪnd/
What Does Stained Mean?
Stained is used as an adjective meaning having a stain. It can also mean coloured by adding a pigment. As a verb, it means simple past and past participle of stain. As a verb, it means To discolour.
Stained in Brief
| Part of speech | adjective, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /steɪnd/ |
| Synonyms | tarnished, sullied and blemished |
| Antonyms | unstained and backstroke |
| Comparative / superlative | more stained, most stained |
Stained Definition (Adjective)
- having a stain
- coloured by adding a pigment
Stained as a Verb
- simple past and past participle of stain
Verb
- To discolour.
armour stained with blood
- To taint or tarnish someone's character or reputation
- To coat a surface with a stain
the stained glass used for church windows
- To become stained; to take a stain.
- To treat (a microscopic specimen) with a dye, especially one that dyes specific features
- To cause to seem inferior or soiled by comparison.
Synonyms of Stained
tarnishedsulliedblemishedspottedvarnishedtainteddamagedtreatedbesmirchedflyblownpainteddiscoloreddiscoloured
Stained synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Stained
Stained in a Sentence
armour stained with blood
the stained glass used for church windows
Word Forms & Grammar
stained (comparative more stained, superlative most stained)
stained
Words That Rhyme With Stained
Quick Answers About Stained
Is stained an adjective or a verb?
Stained is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for stained?
You can replace stained with words such as tarnished, sullied and blemished. See the full list of stained synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of stained?
Antonyms of stained include unstained and backstroke.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of stained?
The comparative form is more stained and the superlative form is most stained.