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adjective

Definition of bemirednext
as in blackened
not clean tired and bemired after a day spent working outdoors

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bemired

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verb

past tense of bemire
as in stained
to make dirty I was not thrilled to have my brand-new car bemired by the spattering mud

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bemired
  1. blackened
  2. filthy
  3. dusty
  4. muddy
  5. dirty
  6. black
  7. nasty
Adjective
  • In its time open, fueled by fans of its blackened mahi and buttery lobster rolls, owner Mike Smith has expanded his footprint, moving into a larger stall in the popular food hall — which has allowed for a menu expansion, as well.
    Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Dec. 2022
  • There are no glamorous furnishings — just a French window, its blackened panes suggesting the dark of night.
    Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2022
Definition of blackened
Adjective
  • These dogs often come from cramped, filthy mills, without sufficient veterinary care, food, water or socialization.
    Lisa Bloch, The Mercury News, 19 Nov. 2024
  • The O’Haras happen to move in next door to him. Frothy and often filthy without being brainless (send thanks across the Atlantic for that good British dialogue), this is escapism done right.
    Judy Berman, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024
Definition of filthy
Adjective
  • For her debut spring 2025 collection, Waksal worked with lightweight and fluid materials in neutral tones (black, ivory, dusty gray, bone, army green and white) across mix-and-match styles that can easily move and be layered.
    Emily Mercer, WWD, 20 Nov. 2024
  • Lioness is operating at a larger scale than the other Sheridan series, with heroes who are trying to (in their view) save the entire world from collapse, not just their dusty hometowns.
    Noel Murray, Vulture, 18 Nov. 2024
Definition of dusty
Adjective
  • In front of them, there’s a massive number 40 carved deep into a field, creating a dirty, muddy obstacle course.
    Emma Sharpe, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
  • Being elevated adds a layer of comfort and peace of mind – no worrying about uneven terrain, muddy ground or things creeping in during the night.
    Fergus Scholes, theweek, 6 Nov. 2024
Definition of muddy
Adjective
  • Carbon emissions would increase because there is a dearth of renewables and the world would have to burn dirtier fossil fuels from non-Western entities.
    Dan Ikenson, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Yes, but: Charlie Bailey, a former Fulton County gang prosecutor who ran for lieutenant governor as a Democrat in 2022, told Axios that the RICO law was created to catch leaders of criminal organizations who weren't doing the dirty work.
    Kristal Dixon, Axios, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of dirty
Adjective
  • He was last seen wearing a tan shirt, tan pants, black, red and white Nike’s and a jacket.
    The Enquirer, The Enquirer, 21 Nov. 2024
  • She was dressed in all black and wore black sunglasses.
    Rachel DeSantis, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of black
Adjective
  • Good post for a mid- to late-November afternoon: 70 to 100 yards back in timber and along the thickest, nastiest ditch that leads out to crops. 59) Don’t waste precious rut-hunting time.
    Michael Hanback, Outdoor Life, 7 Nov. 2024
  • Reason for Ranking: Yet another solid (and prescient) premise that’s spoiled by a nasty streak and curious jokes about, uh, Abraham Lincoln hitting on Homer.
    Joshua Kurp, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of nasty
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“Bemired.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bemired. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

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