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

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

Even better, the rotating spout drains excess water straight back into the sink, so your cleaning tools dry faster, and your countertops stay free of those grimy little puddles that always seem to collect around the faucet. — Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 28 July 2026

In an Atlantic essay, Wight recalled finding a mechanic reading Thucydides on the grimy floor of his shop, a bare bulb illuminating his page. — Elias Wachtel, The Atlantic, 16 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1612, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for grimy

• slimy