: to suffuse with color. : discolor, soil. : to color (something, such as wood, glass, or cloth) by processes affecting chemically or otherwise the material itself. : a taint of guilt : stigma.

Stained things are dirtied or marked in some way. You should probably reserve your stained pants for painting your bedroom instead of wearing them to a fancy restaurant. Accidentally stained …

be stained by Several important politicians have had their reputations stained by this scandal. be stained with The country's history is stained with the blood of (= the country is guilty of killing) …

Definition of stained adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. (often in compounds) covered with stains or marked with a stain. My dress was stained. The sheets …

Apr 30, 2025 · "Stained" is a versatile word that paints pictures—literally and metaphorically. Whether describing a physical discoloration, emotional damage, or aesthetic change, …

1. To discolor, soil, or spot: The spilled juice stained the carpet. 2. To bring into disrepute; taint or tarnish: The scandal stained the mayor's reputation. 3. To change the color of (a piece of …

Jan 2, 2025 · stained (comparative more stained, superlative most stained) having a stain Antonym: unstained coloured by adding a pigment