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Meaning of 'double-dyed' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Double-dyed [ a.]
- Dyed twice; thoroughly or intensely colored; hence; firmly fixed in opinions or habits; as, a double-dyed villain.

Meaning of 'double-dyed' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . double-dyed [ s]
Meaning (1):
- without qualification; used informally as (often pejorative) intensifiers
Example in sentence:
  • a complete coward;
  • a consummate fool;
  • a double-dyed villain;
  • a perfect idiot;
  • a thorough nuisance;
  • a thoroughgoing villain;
  • an arrant fool;
  • gross negligence;
  • pure folly;
  • stark staring mad;
  • the unadulterated truth;
  • utter nonsense;
  • what a sodding mess

Nearby Words:

dou/ted douane douanier douar douay bible doub grass double double dealer double dealing double first

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