dyed
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /daɪd/
KK: /daɪd/
adjective
Definition
Coloured or tinted with a substance that changes its color.
Example
She wore a beautifully dyed dress for the party.
Conversation
I really love your new hair color!
Thanks! I just dyed it last week.
It looks amazing; I didn't know you could pull off such a vibrant shade.
Yeah, it was a bit of a change, but I'm really happy with how it turned out.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
tinted
colored
stained
Antonyms
natural
uncolored
plain
verb
Definition
To change the color of something by soaking it in a colored liquid.
Example
She dyed her hair a bright red color for the summer.
Tense Forms
Past: dyed
Past Participle: dyed
Conversation
Did you see my new hair color? I dyed it last weekend!
Wow, it looks amazing! What color did you choose?
I went for a nice shade of blue.
Root Explanation
Dyed originates from the Old English word 'dīgan', meaning to color or to stain. The word refers to the process of changing the color of a material, typically fabric, through the application of dyes.
Memory Tip
Think of the Old English word 'dīgan' which means to color or stain, helping you remember that 'dyed' refers to something that has been colored.
Visually Confused Words
yed
dye
undyed