DYED Synonyms: 62 Similar and Opposite Words

dyed 1 of 2

adjective

as in stained

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dyed

2 of 2

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

Every piece — the pleated wrap top, the shorts adorned with trailing shards of silk chiffon — was hand-dyed or painted and then covered in Swarovski crystals. — Bianca Betancourt, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026 The result depends not only on the chemical being used, but also on how it is applied, how the garment was dyed, how the fabric responds and how each stage of the process is controlled. — Alice Tonello, Footwear News, 31 Aug. 2026 Window treatments were made from oksa silk, a sheer, organza-like textile dyed with onion peels. — Hannah Martin, Architectural Digest, 14 Aug. 2026 The fact that this was untrue—Holmes had dyed his hair red, but not for that reason—did little to dispel the rumor, which seemed to fit the popular belief that violent, dystopian art has the power to induce some viewers to commit terrible crimes. — Literary Hub, 12 Aug. 2026 This is one of the more dramatic balayage looks on this list, since most of the One of Them Days star’s hair is dyed lighter than her dark brown roots. — Rebecca Norris, InStyle, 10 Aug. 2026 The upper spread of clouds formed a dish shape, and half of the sky was already dyed black. — Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026 The silk taffeta dress was specially woven and dyed ivory and featured a ruffled collar, puffed sleeves, voluminous skirt and, perhaps most notably, a dramatic 25-foot train and 153-yard tulle veil. — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026 Young women cut and dyed their hair, believing that the killer was targeting people with long, dark locks. — Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 29 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for dyed

Adjective

With stained glass, the gray light from outside is filtered through beautiful pieces of glass.

— Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 11 Sep. 2026
How To Deep Clean Stained Wood Baseboards For stained wood baseboards, Matthews advises dusting using a dry microfiber cloth and Murphy’s Oil or a wood cleaning oil (remove excessive dirt and crumbs with a vacuum cleaner first).

— Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of stained

Verb

The building's pine ceilings were in disrepair and its brick walls were damaged, poorly painted, or defaced with graffiti.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Sep. 2026
Ahead of the center’s ribbon-cutting, CEO and President Kara Waddell painted a picture of a student-parent showing up for their first day of school while carrying their school supplies and their child.

— Lina Ruiz September 4, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of painted

Adjective

If trends continue this year, September will see a marked break from August, in which the S & P 500 has risen more than 2% and the Dow over 1%.

— Tobias Burns, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026
Forty minutes further into the Catskills in Hensonville, 2025 Hot List winner The Henson is a marked example of a softer interpretation.

— Dipal Acharya, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of marked

Verb

Today, Jepsen’s hair — currently copper colored — hangs in waves down her back.

— Katie Heaney, Vulture, 9 Sep. 2026
The attack on Sais, a Sacramento City Hall employee and liaison to City Councilmember Eric Guerra, colored an otherwise joyous and defiant Rainbow Festival this weekend in the midtown neighborhood.

— Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of colored

Adjective

High blood sugar can slow nail growth, make nails brittle, or increase the risk of fungal infections, which may cause thick, crumbly, or discolored nails.

— Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 27 Aug. 2026
According to court records, police found Dunn deceased in a motel room with bruises on her body, including her neck and face, and her eyelids were swollen and discolored.

— Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of discolored

Adjective

But on a muddy Tuesday flecked with rain, as the House of the Dragon crew sets to work filming their season-three finale, the signs of a brutal battle that will set the bustling village of Tumbleton ablaze are impossible to ignore.

— Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026
The mixture of scalloped burl and flecked marble give this console table some compelling texture.

— Nora Taylor, Architectural Digest, 23 July 2026

Definition of flecked

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