Synonyms for Soiled
Definition of soiled
adjective
- soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime; "dirty unswept sidewalks"; "a child in dirty overalls"; "dirty slums"; "piles of dirty dishes"; "put his dirty feet on the clean sheet"; "wore an unclean shirt"; "mining is a dirty job"; "Cinderella did the dirty work while her sisters preened themselves"
20 synonyms found
Writing tips for "soiled"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like bedraggled, befouled, begrimed can replace "soiled" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
With 20 alternatives available, "soiled" gives you flexibility across registers — from formal to casual, from literary to conversational. Try pairing these synonyms with our rhyme finder to discover words that both mean and sound like what you need.
"Soiled" in song lyrics
See how soiled is used in real songs:
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"Never used deodorant, clothes were always soiled"
Monie Love — Greasy -
"I plant my cactus and it gets soiled"
Sudden Death — Flourishing Cactus -
"Our mittens we have soiled."
— Three Little Kittens