dyed

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dyed

Her hair is dyed a vibrant shade of purple.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • (of a color) artificially produced; not natural: Describes a color that has been applied to something, typically fabric, hair, or another material, through a dyeing process. It implies the color is not the original, inherent color of the material.
    • Colored with dye: Having been treated with a dye to change or enhance its color.
Usage Examples
  • Adjective:
    • She bought a scarf in a dyed shade of blue that was brighter than any natural fabric.
    • His hair was obviously dyed jet black to cover the gray.
    • The dyed feathers were used for the ceremonial headdress.
Advanced Usage
  • "Dyed-in-the-wool": (idiomatic) Used to describe a person who holds a particular belief, habit, or characteristic very firmly and is unlikely to change. This phrase originates from the process of dyeing wool before it is spun, resulting in a color that permeates the entire material and is very fast.
    • He is a dyed-in-the-wool traditionalist who resists all modern technology.
Variants and Related Words
  • Dye (noun): A natural or synthetic substance used to add a color to or change the color of something.
    • She used a plant-based dye for the wool.
  • Dye (verb): To add a color to or change the color of something by applying a dye.
    • They plan to dye the curtains a darker color.
  • Dyable/Dyeable (adjective): Capable of being dyed.
    • Silk is a highly dyeable material.
Synonyms
  • Colored: Having a color or colors, especially as opposed to being black, white, or neutral.
  • Tinted: Having a slight or pale color.
  • Stained: Colored by being penetrated with a dye or pigment.
  • Artificial: Made or produced by human beings rather than occurring naturally, often specifically for color.
Related Phrases
  • Dyed to match: Colored specifically to be identical to another item's color.
    • The replacement button was dyed to match the original coat.
Related Idioms
  • Dyed in the wool: (See Advanced Usage above) Thoroughgoing; complete; unwavering.
    • She's a dyed-in-the-wool fan of the team and never misses a game.
dyed

Her hair is dyed a vibrant shade of purple.

Adjective
  1. (used of color) artificially produced; not natural
    • a bleached blonde