stained
- 01 B1 Intermediate
adj.having a dirty mark that is difficult or impossible to wash away.
adj.marked with a discolouration that has penetrated the surface and is resistant to standard cleaning.
Simple“He was embarrassed because his favorite white shirt was stained with coffee.”
In context“The carpet in the hallway was badly stained from years of heavy foot traffic and accidental spills that were never properly treated.”
- 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.coloured by a special liquid that soaks into the material, like wood or glass.
adj.treated with a pigment or dye that penetrates the substrate to alter its colour while often leaving the texture visible.
Simple“The dark stained wood of the table made the room look very elegant.”
In context“The sunlight filtered through the stained glass windows, casting vibrant patterns of red and blue across the stone floor of the cathedral.”
Antonyms - 03 C1 Advanced
v.to have damaged someone's reputation or good name.
v.to have brought reproach or disgrace upon a person's character or record. Transitive in this figurative sense.
Simple“The scandal stained his reputation for the rest of his career.”
In context“The allegations of corruption stained the minister's legacy, overshadowing the significant social reforms he had implemented during his first term.”