Sullier: meaning, definitions and examples
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sullier
[ หsษ-lฤ ]
making dirty
To sully means to damage the purity or integrity of something. It is often used to describe an action that tarnishes the reputation or quality of something.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- His scandalous behavior sully his reputation.
- The rumor sullied her good name.
- Don't sully this beautiful moment with negativity.
Translations
Translations of the word "sullier" in other languages:
๐ต๐น sullier
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเฅเคฒเฅเคฒเคฟเคฏเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช sullier
๐ฎ๐ฉ sullier
๐บ๐ฆ ััะปััั
๐ต๐ฑ sullier
๐ฏ๐ต ใตใชใจใซ
๐ซ๐ท sullier
๐ช๐ธ sullier
๐น๐ท sullier
๐ฐ๐ท ์ ๋ฆฌ์๋ฅด
๐ธ๐ฆ ุณููููุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ sullier
๐ธ๐ฐ sullier
๐จ๐ณ ่ๅฉๅฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ sullier
๐ฎ๐ธ sullier
๐ฐ๐ฟ ััะปััั
๐ฌ๐ช แกแฃแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ sullier
๐ฒ๐ฝ sullier
Etymology
The word 'sully' originates from the late Middle English word 'sollen,' which meant to make dirty or unclean. Its etymology can be traced back to the Latin word 'sullare,' which carries a similar meaning of defile or dirty. Initially, it was used in various contexts relating to bodily defilement or the moral tainting of individuals. Over time, the usage of 'sully' broadened to encompass not just physical dirtiness but also metaphorical dirtiness, especially concerning reputations and honor. This transition reflects a language evolution where the concept of purity moves beyond the physical realm into ethical and social dimensions.