DYED Synonyms: 62 Similar and Opposite Words

dyed 1 of 2

adjective

as in stained

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dyed

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verb

past tense of dye

as in painted

to give color or a different color to dyed her hair a startling red

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Recent Examples of dyed

Adjective

However, buying organic bassinet sheets often gives you the peace of mind knowing they are unbleached, non-dyed and chemical-free. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 9 Sep. 2025

Verb

Technically known as Research Grade Test Material (RGTM) 10279, the set of five fabric squares is made from different fibers, both dyed and undyed. — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 10 July 2026 Thanks to Arianne Phillips, our costume designer, who dyed my blouse to match the walls perfectly. — Clayton Davis, Variety, 28 June 2026 The photos showed Sanchez-Munoz with his hair dyed a light color. — Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 24 June 2026 In the mid 2010s, the reality TV star dyed her hair in colorful hues and took bold chances with her makeup. — Joyann Jeffrey, PEOPLE, 21 June 2026 Before that, the agency said the bottom of the pool was black, and at times in its history water had been dyed to improve reflectivity. — Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 20 June 2026 But that river is dyed green for a day. — Scott Simon, NPR, 20 June 2026 For his Broadway bow, Smithers dyed his hair red and received a Theater World award for his turn as Tybalt opposite de Havilland in Romeo and Juliet, then was accepted into The Actors Studio. — Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2026 After cotton is harvested, it is spun into yarn and dyed — typically with indigo, a process that can involve significant water use and chemical treatments. — ABC News, 28 May 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for dyed

Adjective

Everything from the casting (male dancers, internet faves, and very few actual models) to the scenery (a 191-year-old venue with plenty of stained glass) to the ambiance (candlelit, with lots of bows and florals) embodied the brand's quintessential mix of romance, community, and nostalgia.

— Madeline Hirsch, InStyle, 26 June 2026
Spread the mixture on the stained area; leave it for 15 minutes before wiping it away with a microfiber cloth.

— Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 19 June 2026

Definition of stained

Adjective

Cedar Lake police officers on patrol observed a marked Cedar Lake Police Department squad car being driven without its headlights on, according to a release from the sheriff’s department.

— Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2026
The incident drew a heavy law enforcement presence to the hotel, with around 20 marked and unmarked law enforcement vehicles surrounding the perimeter, The Commercial Appeal reported.

— Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 10 July 2026

Definition of marked

Verb

The structural glazing is cleverly integrated into the hull and superstructure, with each pane of glass uniquely shaped and tinted to blend seamlessly with the steel and aluminum.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 29 June 2026
Older adults made their beds or sat in a common area near windows of frosted glass, tinted for privacy from onlookers.

— Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 29 June 2026

Definition of tinted

Adjective

In a burst of primary color and trompe l’oeil trickery, five dice—red, yellow, blue, green, white—are suspended against a maroon field densely latticed with dice shapes, the cubes appearing simultaneously to lie stationary on its pip-stippled surface and to tumble downward through space.

— James Quandt, Artforum, 2 June 2026
The delicate stippled pattern is reminiscent of shifting clouds that add depth and movement while maintaining an airiness.

— Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 25 May 2026