Begrimed: meaning, definitions and examples
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begrimed
[ bษชหษกraษชmd ]
dirty condition
Begrimed refers to something that is covered with dirt or soot. It implies a state of being soiled, grimy, or in a filthy condition. This term is often used to describe objects, places, or people that appear neglected or unclean.
Synonyms
dirty, grimy, smeared, soiled, tainted
Examples of usage
- The begrimed children played in the muddy field.
- He wiped his begrimed hands on his trousers.
- The begrimed old books filled the dusty shelves.
- Begrimed by smoke, the walls needed a thorough cleaning.
Translations
Translations of the word "begrimed" in other languages:
๐ต๐น sujo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคเคฆเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช beschmutzt
๐ฎ๐ฉ kotor
๐บ๐ฆ ะฑััะดะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ brudny
๐ฏ๐ต ๆฑใใ
๐ซ๐ท sale
๐ช๐ธ sucio
๐น๐ท kirli
๐ฐ๐ท ๋๋ฌ์ด
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุชุณุฎ
๐จ๐ฟ ลกpinavรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ ลกpinavรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ่ฎ่็
๐ธ๐ฎ umazan
๐ฎ๐ธ รณhreinn
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะปะฐัะฐะฟ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแซแฃแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ รงirkli
๐ฒ๐ฝ sucio
Etymology
The word 'begrimed' is derived from the prefix 'be-' and the noun 'grime.' The prefix 'be-' has Old English roots, typically indicating a transformation or saturation of the root word, while 'grime' originates from the early Middle English 'grime,' meaning dirt, soot, or filth. The combination of these elements reflects the process of becoming dirty or covered in grime. The usage of 'begrimed' in English can be traced back to the 16th century, and it has retained its meaning through the centuries, commonly used in literature to evoke images of neglect and dirtiness. The term is frequently used in both literary and colloquial contexts to describe items or situations that are unpleasantly dirty or stained.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #35,361, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.
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