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December 08, 2019 Word of the Day

dyed-in-the-wool /ˌdaɪdn̩ðəˈwʊl/ adjective
dyed-in-the-wool
/ˌdaɪdn̩ðəˈwʊl/
adjective
Talk-show host Sean Hannity is a dyed-in-the-wool conservative.
Talk-show host Sean Hannity is a dyed-in-the-wool conservative.
Definition of DYED-IN-THE-WOOL

always used before a noun, often disapproving

: having very strong beliefs, opinions, etc., that you are not willing to change

  • He is known as a dyed-in-the-wool conservative.

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