Stained (Adjective)
Meaning 2
Marked or dyed or discolored with foreign matter; "a badly stained tablecloth"; "tear-stained cheeks".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The tourists' hiking boots were badly stained from trudging through the muddy trails.
- Her tear-stained face was a testament to the emotional pain she was experiencing.
- The wine-stained carpet was a reminder of the rowdy party that had taken place the night before.
- The artist's fingers were stained with paint as she carefully mixed colors on her palette.
- The dirty dishes were stained with last night's dinner, and needed to be washed immediately.