Dyed: meaning, definitions and examples

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dyed

[ daɪd ]

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hair color

Having been given a particular color by dyeing.

Synonyms

colored, stained, tinted

Examples of usage

My hair was dyed blonde for the summer.
She had dyed her hair red for the party.
The dyed fabric had a vibrant hue.

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coloring process

To change the color of (something) by applying dye.

Synonyms

color, stain, tint

Examples of usage

She dyed her dress blue for the wedding.
They dyed the fabric pink for the project.
He dyed his hair black for the costume.

Translations

Translations of the word "dyed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 tingido

🇮🇳 रंगा हुआ

🇩🇪 gefärbt

🇮🇩 diwarnai

🇺🇦 фарбований

🇵🇱 farbowany

🇯🇵 染められた (そめられた)

🇫🇷 teint

🇪🇸 teñido

🇹🇷 boyanmış

🇰🇷 염색된 (염색된)

🇸🇦 مصبوغ

🇨🇿 barvený

🇸🇰 farbený

🇨🇳 染色的 (rǎn sè de)

🇸🇮 obarvan

🇮🇸 litað

🇰🇿 боялған

🇬🇪 შეღებილი

🇦🇿 boyanmış

🇲🇽 teñido

Word origin

The word 'dyed' originated from the Middle English word 'deyen', which meant to soak, dip, or steep. The use of dyeing to color fabrics can be traced back to ancient civilizations such as the Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans. Over time, the process of dyeing evolved with the discovery and development of new dye materials and techniques, leading to the vibrant array of colors we have today.