grimier; grimiest
griminess
noun
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Examples of grimy in a Sentence
this mirror is so grimy you can barely see your reflection in it
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In This Article My apparently disgustingly grimy dishwasher hasn't been cleaned since it was purchased over five years ago.
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Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2023
Beyond that distinctive feature, the K70 Max features Corsair’s iconic aluminum case, doubleshot PBT keycaps that will never shine or look grimy, and top-tier lighting.
—Chris Coke, Popular Mechanics, 23 Aug. 2023
In a world this grimy, there’s nowhere to turn for help.
—Inkoo Kang, The New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2023
Her hair, which fell loosely on her back, was given a wet look, while her skin showcased a glossy (and, well, grimy) glow.
—Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 4 Sep. 2023
The tour is, after all, billed as a celebration of Aerosmith’s 50 years of music, from the grimy blues rock and druggy riffs of the ‘70s to the polished sheen of their mainstream-commanding ‘80s output.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 4 Sep. 2023
While beautiful cabinets, pretty paint colors, and stylish decor make for a stunning space, grimy and dirty appliances can ruin everything.
—Alicia Chilton, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Aug. 2023
Over three decades after the slimy and grimy film’s debut, Kruger is moving this horror story out of Brooklyn and into a whole new continent with an even more potent message.
—Sophia Scorziello, Variety, 8 Aug. 2023
While that may be a badge of honor on the mound, that grimy peak may not look as good in the bleachers.
—Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 30 Aug. 2023
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Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2023
Beyond that distinctive feature, the K70 Max features Corsair’s iconic aluminum case, doubleshot PBT keycaps that will never shine or look grimy, and top-tier lighting.
—Chris Coke, Popular Mechanics, 23 Aug. 2023
In a world this grimy, there’s nowhere to turn for help.
—Inkoo Kang, The New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2023
Her hair, which fell loosely on her back, was given a wet look, while her skin showcased a glossy (and, well, grimy) glow.
—Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 4 Sep. 2023
The tour is, after all, billed as a celebration of Aerosmith’s 50 years of music, from the grimy blues rock and druggy riffs of the ‘70s to the polished sheen of their mainstream-commanding ‘80s output.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 4 Sep. 2023
While beautiful cabinets, pretty paint colors, and stylish decor make for a stunning space, grimy and dirty appliances can ruin everything.
—Alicia Chilton, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Aug. 2023
Over three decades after the slimy and grimy film’s debut, Kruger is moving this horror story out of Brooklyn and into a whole new continent with an even more potent message.
—Sophia Scorziello, Variety, 8 Aug. 2023
While that may be a badge of honor on the mound, that grimy peak may not look as good in the bleachers.
—Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 30 Aug. 2023
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First Known Use
1612, in the meaning defined above
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“Grimy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grimy. Accessed 2 Oct. 2023.
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