deep-dyed

[ deep-dahyd ]

adjective

1. thorough; unmitigated:

   a deep-dyed villain.

deep-dyed

adjective

1. derogatory.
   thoroughgoing; absolute; complete

Word History and Origins

Origin of deep-dyed¹

First recorded in 1810–20

Example Sentences

Though he made it back to the top by dint of talent and hard work, he remained a deep-dyed cynic for the rest of his life.

From The Daily Beast

A more deep-dyed treachery than that to which Marcus Octavius at length consented is, fortunately, but seldom met with in history.

From Project Gutenberg

Whoever the capo maestra that Rizzi worked for, he was not only a deep-dyed villain, but a brainy one.

From Project Gutenberg

Bill noticed the leer in his eyes, and concluded he was a deep-dyed rogue.

From Project Gutenberg

A man travelling about the bush without money is a deep-dyed criminal.

From Project Gutenberg

At this juncture, Lupo and Morello stuck their heads together and hatched a deep-dyed scheme for making counterfeit money.

From Project Gutenberg