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tarnished    音标拼音: [t'ɑrnɪʃt]
Tarnish \Tar"nish\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Tarnished}; p. pr. &
vb. n. {Tarnishing}.] [F. ternir, fr. OHG. tarnen to darken,
to conceal, hide; akin to OS. dernian to hide, AS. dernan,
dyrnan, OHG. tarni hidden, OS. derni, AS. derne, dyrne. Cf.
{Dern}, a., and see {-ish}.]
To soil, or change the appearance of, especially by an
alternation induced by the air, or by dust, or the like; to
diminish, dull, or destroy the luster of; to sully; as, to
tarnish a metal; to tarnish gilding; to tarnish the purity of
color. "Tarnished lace." --Fuller. Used also figuratively;
as, to tarnish one's honor.
[1913 Webster]

Syn: To sully; stain; dim.
[1913 Webster]

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  • TARNISH Definition Meaning - Merriam-Webster
    The meaning of TARNISH is to dull or destroy the luster of by or as if by air, dust, or dirt : soil, stain How to use tarnish in a sentence
  • TARNISHED | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary
    TARNISHED definition: 1 If metal is tarnished it has become less bright or a different colour: 2 made to seem less… Learn more
  • Tarnished - definition of tarnished by The Free Dictionary
    To dull the luster of; discolor, especially by exposure to air or dirt: Being in the ground for so long tarnished the old coins 2 a To detract from or spoil: a tasteless meal that tarnished an otherwise pleasant evening b To bring disgrace to; sully: a scandal that tarnished his reputation 1
  • TARNISH definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary
    If you say that something tarnishes someone's reputation or image, you mean that it causes people to have a worse opinion of them than they would otherwise have had The affair could tarnish the reputation of the prime minister [VERB noun] His image was tarnished by the savings and loan scandal [VERB noun]
  • Tarnish - Definition, Meaning Synonyms - Vocabulary. com
    As a noun, a tarnish is the dull layer of corrosion that sometimes forms on metal items, usually the result of the metal reacting to oxygen in the air Metals are most likely to tarnish, but so can anything that once felt sparkly and bright but has lost its luster — even you
  • TARNISH Definition Meaning | Dictionary. com
    to grow dull or discolored; lose luster to become sullied a tarnished coating tarnished condition; discoloration; alteration of the luster of a metal a stain or blemish
  • tarnished - Wiktionary, the free dictionary
    tarnished (comparative more tarnished, superlative most tarnished) Discolored or blemished (figurative, by extension, of one's reputation, name or word) Sullied or dishonored Derived terms [edit] tarnished plant bug; Anagrams [edit] interdash, train shed, trainshed;
  • Tarnish - Wikipedia
    Tarnish is a thin layer of corrosion that forms over copper, brass, aluminum, magnesium, neodymium and other similar metals as their outermost layer undergoes a chemical reaction [1] Tarnish does not always result from the sole effects of oxygen in the air
  • TARNISH | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary
    TARNISH definition: 1 to make or (especially of metal) become less bright or a different colour 2 to make people… Learn more
  • Understanding the Word Tarnished: A Comprehensive Guide to Its . . .
    Tarnished isn’t just a word for dull metals — it’s a powerful way to describe decay, damage, or decline, whether physical or emotional Using detailed examples, understanding its nuances, and practicing regularly will help you master this versatile term





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