stained
Definition
- Adjective:
- Having a coating of stain or varnish: Describing a surface that has been treated with a colored liquid or protective coating to change its color or appearance.
- Marked, dyed, or discolored with foreign matter: Describing something that has become soiled, colored, or marked by an unwanted substance, often in a way that is difficult to remove.
Usage
The adjective stained is used to describe an object's condition. It often implies a permanent or semi-permanent change in color or appearance, whether intentional (as in woodworking) or accidental (as in soiling). It typically precedes the noun it modifies or follows a linking verb like "was," "is," or "looked."
Examples
- Intentional Coating:
- The carpenter installed a stained oak floor in the library.
- The door was stained a dark mahogany color.
- Accidental Soiling/Discoloration:
- She tried to wash the stained tablecloth.
- His shirt was stained with grease from the engine.
Advanced Usage
- "stained with": This common construction specifies the cause or substance of the discoloration.
- The report was stained with coffee.
- Her fingers were stained with ink.
- Compound Adjectives: Stained is frequently used in compound adjectives before a noun to describe the specific type of stain.
- The blood-stained evidence was bagged by the detective.
- She wiped her tear-stained cheeks.
Variants and Related Words
- Stain (noun): A discolored patch or a liquid used for coloring surfaces.
- There was a red wine stain on the carpet.
- He applied a wood stain to the deck.
- Stain (verb): To mark or discolor with a stain; to apply a stain substance.
- The spill stained the fabric.
- He will stain the fence this weekend.
- Stainless (adjective): Free from stains; resistant to staining.
- She served dinner on stainless plates.
- Stainless steel is easy to clean.
Synonyms
- Discolored: Changed to a less attractive color.
- Soiled: Made dirty.
- Tarnished: Lost luster, especially of metal; figuratively, damaged in reputation.
- Sullied: Made dirty or spoiled (often used figuratively).
Antonyms
- Immaculate: Perfectly clean.
- Spotless: Completely free from stains.
- Pristine: In its original condition; unspoiled.
Idioms and Phrases
- Stained glass: Decorative glass that has been colored, often used in windows.
- The cathedral is famous for its beautiful stained glass windows.
- Stained with dishonor: A figurative use meaning tarnished or damaged in reputation.
- His record was stained with dishonor after the scandal.
Adjective
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having a coating of stain or varnish
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marked or dyed or discolored with foreign matter
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a badly stained tablecloth
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tear-stained cheeks
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