grimier; grimiest
griminess
noun
Examples of grimy in a Sentence
this mirror is so grimy you can barely see your reflection in it
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With just some warm water, dish soap and a little patience, your window screens can go from grimy to gleaming in an afternoon.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2026
After months of sitting through rain, wind and temperature swings, patio chairs, tables and cushions can look grimy and worn.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 15 Apr. 2026
If your patio, siding or driveway has that grimy layer of buildup, a pressure washer replaces hours of scrubbing with a fast, almost meditative blast of water.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 14 Apr. 2026
Some of the best musicians in America spent substantial portions of their lives busking on sidewalks or playing for free in grimy bars.
—Bill Gurley, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2026
After months of sitting through rain, wind and temperature swings, patio chairs, tables and cushions can look grimy and worn.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 15 Apr. 2026
If your patio, siding or driveway has that grimy layer of buildup, a pressure washer replaces hours of scrubbing with a fast, almost meditative blast of water.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 14 Apr. 2026
Some of the best musicians in America spent substantial portions of their lives busking on sidewalks or playing for free in grimy bars.
—Bill Gurley, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
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“Grimy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grimy. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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