Antonyms for discolored


Grammar : Verb
Spell : dis-kuhl-er
Phonetic Transcription : dɪsˈkʌl ər


Definition of discolored

Origin :
  • late 14c., from Old French descolorer, from des- (see dis-) + colorer "to color," from Latin colorare (see coloration). Related: Discolored; discoloring.
  • verb fading, dirtying of hue
Example sentences :
  • All their clothing was wet and they were discolored with mud.
  • Extract from : « The Rock of Chickamauga » by Joseph A. Altsheler
  • Conspurcatus: confusedly sprinkled with discolored or dark spots.
  • Extract from : « Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology » by John. B. Smith
  • Ring: a circle or annulus, usually margining a discolored spot.
  • Extract from : « Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology » by John. B. Smith
  • The flesh was swollen and discolored from the attentions of Boris Bothwell.
  • Extract from : « The Pirate of Panama » by William MacLeod Raine
  • The hair above its feet was red, discolored with the stain of iron-bearing clay.
  • Extract from : « Space Prison » by Tom Godwin
  • His eyes sparkled and a roguish smile played on his discolored lips.
  • Extract from : « Dona Perfecta » by B. Perez Galdos
  • Long enough, though, for its surface to have become weather-grayed and discolored.
  • Extract from : « The Gold Girl » by James B. Hendryx
  • In the same mouth some fillings will be discolored, while others are not.
  • Extract from : « Tin Foil and Its Combinations for Filling Teeth » by Henry L. Ambler
  • While he was yet a lad I beat him till he was discolored by bruises.
  • Extract from : « The Eagle's Heart » by Hamlin Garland
  • These sheets were very old, and were torn as well as discolored.
  • Extract from : « The Millionaire Baby » by Anna Katharine Green

Synonyms for discolored

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