# dyed

/ˈdaɪd/ (US) · /dˈaɪd/ (UK)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/dyed
Updated: 2026-08-08

## Senses

### 1. coloured with dye

adjective · CEFR B1

having a new colour because it was soaked in a special liquid.

For teachers: having been treated with a pigment or vat dye to alter the natural colour.

- She showed off her newly dyed blue hair to all her friends.
- The artisan sold hand-dyed silk scarves, each featuring unique patterns created through traditional botanical extraction methods.

## Examples

- She has dyed her hair bright red.
- The dyed fabric faded quickly after the first wash in hot water.
- The artist preferred dyed wool for its vibrant, lasting hues compared to the muted tones of natural fibers.

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