Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

double-dyed

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.42 in modern English

Syllables: dou-ble-dyed
IPA

18

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

3

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Dyed twice; thoroughly or intensely coloured.

adj

Firmly fixed in opinions or habits; confirmed; inveterate.

Example Sentences

"a double-dyed villain"
""People who have extensive grounds themselves are always pleased with any thing in the same style" Emma doubted the truth of this sentiment. She had a great idea that people who had extensive grounds themselves cared very little for the extensive grounds of any body else; but it was not worth while to attack an error so double-dyed […]"

Synonyms

arrant complete consummate everlasting gross perfect pure sodding stark staring thorough thoroughgoing

Questions

What does double-dyed mean?: Dyed twice; thoroughly or intensely coloured.

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