dyed

USAGE SUMMARY

The word "dyed" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it as both a verb (past tense of dye) and an adjective. Example sentence: The fabric was dyed a deep shade of blue.

✓ Grammatically correct

News & Media

Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

42 human-written examples

But before a cotton dress is cut and stitched it is dyed and printed; before that it is woven from yarn into cloth; before that it is spun from raw cotton into yarn.

The Guardian - Opinion

But those relying on welfare are still exposed to the same diktats: the culturally embedded notion that a meal isn't a meal unless it has meat in it, that appearances are everything, and that, even if you're not rich, you can always make people believe you are, with a few fast fashion copies of more expensive clothes and your hair dyed over a sink.

The Guardian - Opinion

There's even a transformation scene, in which Jeffries is trimmed of his long, white tangles of hair – the clippings, in the elegant direction by Roger Michell, mirroring the snowfall of the earlier wintry death scenes – and has the neat sides dyed in order to become unrecognisable from the face defamed on front pages.

The Guardian - TV & Radio

Should any French cycling fans make the reverse journey this weekend for the inaugural Tour de Yorkshire, they may encounter one of Britain's unsung culinary delicacies: le battered sausage, dyed blue by Audrey's chip shop in Bridlington to match the turquoise jersey of the race leader.

The Guardian - Sport

As a reward, women are then to give the men dyed hard-boiled eggs, tie a ribbon around their whip and invite them in for a some food and a shot of vodka.

The Guardian

Germans and Italians prefer to buy deodorants.Matthew Soobroy, a stylist with London's Charles Worthington hairdressers, detects a "major leap" in men wanting their hair dyed, or their beards trimmed precisely to emulate the facial foliage of actors such as Michael Fassbender.

The Economist

Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources

Similar Expressions

18 human-written examples

"Anonymous blog comments, vapid video pranks and lightweight mash-ups may seem trivial and harmless," he writes, "but as a whole, this widespread practice of fragmentary, impersonal communication has demeaned personal interaction".If this criticism of Google, Facebook, Twitter and Wikipedia had come from an outsider a dyed-in-the-wool technophobe then nobody would have paid much attention.

The Economist

Unfortunately, he also organised the chocolate summit and is seen as a dyed-in-the-wool federalist making him even more suspect to Britain than is Mr Juncker.This points to a wider problem.

The Economist

Mr Berardino won much of the credit.His hand may have been stengthened by the fact that he is a dyed-in-the-wool auditor.

The Economist

Asked if he thought some members of Bradford's large and ever growing Muslim population would look upon his mission with disapproval, Dutton said: "There may well be, in the same way that I am sure there are some dyed-in-the-wool methodists who will find the idea of having a worship service run by a methodist minister in a brewery as something which is very strange and they couldn't comprehend.

The Guardian

It is a sobering fact that the centrist government of a Central American country is arguably a good deal to the left of the red-dyed incumbents in Cardiff Bay.

The Guardian - Opinion

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

When describing materials, specify the type of dye used (e.g., "naturally dyed", "vegetable-dyed") to add detail and convey the production process.

Common error

Avoid using "dyed by" when you mean "dyed with". "Dyed with" refers to the substance used for dyeing, while "dyed by" refers to the agent or person who performed the dyeing process.

Linguistic Context

"Dyed" functions primarily as a past participle of the verb "dye" and as an adjective. Ludwig provides examples showing its use to describe materials or objects that have undergone a coloring process. According to Ludwig AI, the term is correct and usable in written English.

Expression frequency: Very common

Frequent in

News & Media

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Ludwig's WRAP-UP

The word "dyed" is a versatile term used to describe the process or state of something having its color altered through dyeing. Functioning both as the past participle of the verb "dye" and as an adjective, it commonly appears in news and media contexts according to Ludwig. Ludwig AI confirms its grammatical correctness. When writing, specify the type of dye when possible for added detail. Avoid confusing "dyed with" and "dyed by" to maintain accuracy. Alternative phrases like "tinted" or "colored" can offer nuanced meanings. Overall, "dyed" is a common and useful word when discussing color transformations.

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

tinted

Focuses on a slight change in color, suggesting a lighter application of color than "dyed".

colored

A general term for having color applied, less specific than "dyed".

stained

Suggests the color has penetrated the surface, often unintentionally.

painted

Implies a surface coating of color, rather than a deep penetration.

pigmented

Focuses on the addition of pigment to impart color.

hued

Emphasizes the specific shade or tone of the color applied.

washed

Suggests a faded or diluted application of color.

treated with dye

A more verbose alternative that emphasizes the process of applying dye.

imbued with color

A more figurative way to describe the addition of color, implying a deeper saturation.

shade-shifted

Focuses on the alteration of the original shade or color.

FAQs

How is "dyed" used as an adjective?

When used as an adjective, "dyed" describes something that has been colored using a dye. For example, "dyed hair" or "dyed fabric".

What's the difference between "dyed" and "tinted"?

"Dyed" typically implies a more saturated and permanent color change, while "tinted" suggests a lighter, less intense color application.

What are some common materials that are "dyed"?

Common materials that are "dyed" include fabric, hair, yarn and paper. Food can also be dyed but it is less common.

Can "dyed" refer to a natural process?

While "dyed" usually implies an artificial coloring process, it can sometimes be used metaphorically to describe natural color changes, though this usage is less common.