Discolored

/dɪsˈkʌlərd/ adjective

Definition

Having had the color changed, spoiled, or lost; marked with stains or discoloration.

Etymology

Past participle of discolor, formed by adding -ed. This is the most common modern form, used since Middle English to describe things that have lost or changed their original color.

Kelly Says

From old paintings with discolored varnish to teeth discolored by coffee and wine, this word appears everywhere—it describes that moment when something's original beauty gets compromised by time or damage.

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