soiled
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /sɔɪld/
KK: /sɔɪld/
adjective
Definition
Something that is dirty or stained, often as a result of being in contact with something unclean.
Example
The soiled clothes need to be washed before they can be worn again.
Conversation
I can't believe how soiled my shirt got during that picnic.
Yeah, it looked like a mess!
I should have been more careful with the food.
Next time, maybe wear something you don't mind getting dirty.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
dirty
stained
filthy
Antonyms
clean
pure
spotless
verb
Definition
To make something dirty or unclean, especially by touching or using it.
Example
The children soiled their clothes while playing in the mud.
Tense Forms
Past: soiled
Past Participle: soiled
Conversation
I accidentally soiled my favorite shirt while eating lunch.
Oh no! What happened?
I spilled some sauce on it, and now it looks terrible.
Root Explanation
Soiled → It originates from the Old English 'soiled', which is the past participle of 'soilen', meaning to make dirty or to stain. The word 'soiled' refers to something that has been made dirty or unclean.
Memory Tip
Imagine something that has been 'made dirty' — that's what 'soiled' means.
Visually Confused Words
spoiled
oiled
unsoiled
toiled
stoled
souled
silked
sailed