filthy

adjective

\ ˈfil-thē

filthier; filthiest

Definition of filthy

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 : covered with, containing, or characterized by filth filthy streets filthy dishes

2a : underhand, vile

b : obscene filthy language

filthy

adverb

Definition of filthy (Entry 2 of 2)

1 : in a filthy manner filthy dirty

2 : very, exceedingly filthy rich

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Adjective

dirty, filthy, foul, nasty, squalid mean conspicuously unclean or impure. dirty emphasizes the presence of dirt more than an emotional reaction to it. a dirty littered street filthy carries a strong suggestion of offensiveness and typically of gradually accumulated dirt that begrimes and besmears. a stained greasy floor, utterly filthy foul implies extreme offensiveness and an accumulation of what is rotten or stinking. a foul-smelling open sewer nasty applies to what is actually foul or is repugnant to one expecting freshness, cleanliness, or sweetness. it's a nasty job to clean up after a sick cat In practice, nasty is often weakened to the point of being no more than a synonym of unpleasant or disagreeable. had a nasty fall his answer gave her a nasty shock squalid adds to the idea of dirtiness and filth that of slovenly neglect. squalid slums All these terms are also applicable to moral uncleanness or baseness or obscenity. dirty then stresses meanness or despicableness don't ask me to do your dirty work , while filthy and foul describe disgusting obscenity or loathsome behavior filthy street language a foul story of lust and greed , and nasty implies a peculiarly offensive unpleasantness. a stand-up comedian known for nasty humor Distinctively, squalid implies sordidness as well as baseness and dirtiness. engaged in a series of squalid affairs

Examples of filthy in a Sentence

Adjective

She's in a filthy mood. you simply cannot use such filthy language on the public airwaves

Adverb

grew up filthy poor and hated every minute of it

Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective

The dress code for the night—filthy and glamorous—was interpreted liberally with a variety of gold ensembles. — Vogue, "John Waters Was in His Campy Element at Ballroom Marfa's Spring Celebration," 21 May 2019 Originally a single purpose shock site, Goatse has turned into a symbolic meme, a way to turn any vaguely circular image into something unspeakably filthy. — Russell Brandom, The Verge, "Celebrated artist Richard Serra has been making Goatses his entire career," 23 Sep. 2018 Then, tackle the filthy sneakers that have been dragged through the streets/forest/beach one too many times. — Liana Satenstein, Vogue, "What I’ve Learned From Cleaning Out Vogue Editors’ Closets," 30 Apr. 2019 Special Achievement in Braking: Porsche Surface Coating Iron brake rotors blacken your wheels with filthy dust. — Ezra Dyer, Popular Mechanics, "The 2019 Popular Mechanics Automotive Excellence Awards," 16 Apr. 2019 Some people inside the country, the filthy rich, damage our country. — Sune Engel Rasmussen, WSJ, "Iran Vows to Continue Military Expansion Despite U.S. Threats," 11 Feb. 2019 Its politicians were caught on tape discussing matters of state in filthy language. — The Economist, "Poland’s ruling Law and Justice party is doing lasting damage," 21 Apr. 2018 Who believes a homeless person, filthy from living along the American River Parkway, is going to be allowed to wander into the Crocker or the Capitol without being stopped? — Erika D. Smith, sacbee, "How long will Sacramento let homeless people use the city like a toilet? | The Sacramento Bee," 9 Mar. 2018 The Red Hen Restaurant should focus more on cleaning its filthy canopies, doors and windows. — Fox News, "Diamond & Silk sound off on Chicago violence," 12 Aug. 2018

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