grimy

adjective

ˈgrī-mē 

grimier; grimiest

: full of or covered with grime : dirty

wiped his grimy hands

griminess noun

Synonyms of grimy

• filthy
• dusty
• dirty
• blackened
• stained
• muddy
• black

Examples of grimy in a Sentence

this mirror is so grimy you can barely see your reflection in it

Recent Examples on the Web

In This Article Bathroom faucets can get germy, grimy, and crusty pretty fast. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 14 Aug. 2026

Arguably the standout set of the entire festival, her set was grimy and dark, featuring songs off her new album, Music, Fashion, Film, for the first time with a permanent snarl. — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 3 Aug. 2026

This should include scraping (not rinsing) large chunks of food off the dishes to avoid clogging the dishwasher’s filters, and pre-treating any heavily greasy or grimy dishes. — The Spruce, 29 July 2026

Olivia Dean’s romantic dresses and vintage references offer another option entirely, one typically not associated with the sometimes grimy setting of Grant Park. — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 28 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1612, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for grimy

• slimy