Dyed in the wool
adjective
Completely believing in a particular idea or system and not likely to stop believing in it or agree with different ideas.
John is a dyed-in-the-wool Democrat and will never vote for a Republican candidate.
Often appears as...
- dyed-in-the-wool socialist
- dyed-in-the-wool conservative
Usage tips
Idiomatic
adjective
Unlikely to change because the characteristics or beliefs are deeply ingrain.
His grandmother is a dyed-in-the-wool traditionalist who doesn't believe in modern methods.
Often appears as...
- dyed-in-the-wool bigot
- dyed-in-the-wool lawyer
Usage tips
Idiomatic
adjective
Completely believing in a particular idea or system and not likely to stop believing in it or agree with different ideas.
John is a dyed-in-the-wool Democrat and will never vote for a Republican candidate.
Often appears as...
- dyed-in-the-wool socialist
- dyed-in-the-wool conservative
Usage tips
Idiomatic
adjective
Unlikely to change because the characteristics or beliefs are deeply ingrain.
His grandmother is a dyed-in-the-wool traditionalist who doesn't believe in modern methods.
Often appears as...
- dyed-in-the-wool bigot
- dyed-in-the-wool lawyer
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Identity Indicator
Use when describing someone's unwavering support or commitment that's part of their identity.
Aunt May is a dyed-in-the-wool supporter of animal rights.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Loyalty
Often associated with deep cultural or political beliefs that one is very loyal to.
He's a dyed-in-the-wool fan of traditional jazz music.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphorical Color
The phrase originates from the permanence of wool's color after dying, symbolizing steadfastness.
My teacher's a dyed-in-the-wool grammarian, insisting on perfect syntax.
Pro Tip 1/3Identity Indicator
Use when describing someone's unwavering support or commitment that's part of their identity.
Aunt May is a dyed-in-the-wool supporter of animal rights.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Loyalty
Often associated with deep cultural or political beliefs that one is very loyal to.
He's a dyed-in-the-wool fan of traditional jazz music.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphorical Color
The phrase originates from the permanence of wool's color after dying, symbolizing steadfastness.
My teacher's a dyed-in-the-wool grammarian, insisting on perfect syntax.
Pro Tip 1/3Identity Indicator
Use when describing someone's unwavering support or commitment that's part of their identity.
Aunt May is a dyed-in-the-wool supporter of animal rights.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Loyalty
Often associated with deep cultural or political beliefs that one is very loyal to.
He's a dyed-in-the-wool fan of traditional jazz music.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphorical Color
The phrase originates from the permanence of wool's color after dying, symbolizing steadfastness.
My teacher's a dyed-in-the-wool grammarian, insisting on perfect syntax.
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