SAT Word of the Day: Sully
The truth is out there, and so is the dirt!
ℹ️ Part of speech of sully
sully is a VERB.
🗣️ Pronunciation of sully
sully is pronounced /ˈsʌl.i/ or SULL-ee.
📚️ Definition of sully
To make dirty or stained: to sully a white shirt
To damage the purity, reputation, or perfection of something: to sully one's reputation
📰 Examples
Here are some examples of sully in usage:
Despite years of political attacks, nothing could sully the judge's reputation for fairness.
I don't want to sully my new white shoes!