Smutted: meaning, definitions and examples
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smutted
[ smʌtɪd ]
physical appearance
The term 'smutted' describes something that has been marked with a dark or dirty substance, often associated with soot or grime. It can refer to an object, surface, or even a person's appearance when they have been dirtied by such substances. The use of this term evokes imagery of something that is not clean, suggesting neglect or exposure to unhygienic conditions. In literature, it can also carry metaphorical meanings, indicating moral or ethical corruption.
Synonyms
dirty, filthy, grimy, sooty, stained.
Examples of usage
- Her dress was smutted after the long day in the muddy field.
- The windows were smutted by the ash from the nearby fire.
- He frowned at the smutted pages of the book he borrowed.
Translations
Translations of the word "smutted" in other languages:
🇵🇹 manchado
🇮🇳 धब्बेदार
🇩🇪 befleckt
🇮🇩 bercacat
🇺🇦 плямкований
🇵🇱 plamisty
🇯🇵 汚れた
🇫🇷 taché
🇪🇸 manchado
🇹🇷 lekelendirilmiş
🇰🇷 얼룩진
🇸🇦 ملطخ
🇨🇿 znečištěný
🇸🇰 zafarbený
🇨🇳 污点的
🇸🇮 madež
🇮🇸 skítugur
🇰🇿 дақталған
🇬🇪 ლაქიანი
🇦🇿 ləkələnmiş
🇲🇽 manchado
Etymology
The word 'smutted' is derived from the Middle English word 'smutte', which means to smear or mark with a substance that causes discoloration. It is related to the Old English 'smōt', which refers to soot, a black carbonaceous material produced by the incomplete combustion of organic material. The evolution of the term has seen it incorporate both physical and metaphorical connotations over the centuries. Its use has expanded beyond mere physical dirtiness to imply moral stain or blemish, often used in literary contexts to describe character or integrity. As language evolved, 'smutted' emerged in modern vernacular, maintaining connections to its origins while adapting to contemporary language use.