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unsullied


Meanings
  • adjective

    Remaining pure and unharmed; untouched or uncontaminated.


Synonyms

immaculate , spotless , undefiled
Rhymes
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inf infantry , pinfold , whinfall , swinfen , winifred
Variants
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unsullied
Etymology
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From Old French sulle, meaning 'filth, mire,' or sullier, meaning 'to soil.' Unsullied means 'not sullied' or 'not soiled.'


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  1. The term unsullied was first used in English in the late 15th century.

  2. In heraldry, an unsullied field is one that is completely free of charges or symbols.


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  1. pure: Related concept: Pure refers to something that is free from impurities or contaminants. It can be used to describe physical substances, such as water, or moral qualities, such as intentions.

  2. uncontaminated: Related concept: Uncontaminated refers to something that has not been touched or influenced by something harmful or polluting.


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In literature, unsullied is often used to describe characters who remain pure and untainted by the world around them. For example, in George Eliot's novel 'Silas Marner,' the title character is described as an unsullied man who has lived a simple life and remains untouched by the corruption and deceit of the world.

How to Memorize "unsullied"

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    - To memorize unsullied, visualize a pristine, untouched environment, such as a snowy mountain or a crystal-clear lake.

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  3. mnemonics

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