Word adjective
dyed
adj.
US /ˈdaɪd/ UK /dˈaɪd/ dyed
Definition
- 01 B1 Intermediate
having a new colour because it was soaked in a special liquid.
having been treated with a pigment or vat dye to alter the natural colour.
Simple“She showed off her newly dyed blue hair to all her friends.”
In context“The artisan sold hand-dyed silk scarves, each featuring unique patterns created through traditional botanical extraction methods.”
PitfallShe has died hair. She has dyed hair.Use 'dyed' for changing colour; 'died' is the past tense of 'die' (to stop living).
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Level B1 · Intermediate
Frequency Frequent
Updated