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Filthy

/ˈfɪlθi/

To make very dirty; to cover in filth.

📖 Definitions of "Filthy"

verb
  1. 1

    To make very dirty; to cover in filth.

adjective
  1. 1

    Covered with filth; very dirty.

  2. 2

    Obscene or offensive.

  3. 3

    Very unpleasant or disagreeable.

🔄 Synonyms of "Filthy"

10 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

WordDefinition
dirtyverbUnclean; covered with or containing unpleasant substances such as dirt or grime.
vilenounMorally low; base; despicable.
foulnoun(sports) A breach of the rules of a game, especially one involving inappropriate contact with an opposing player in order to gain an advantage; for example, tripping someone up in soccer, or contact of any kind in basketball.
awfulnounVery bad.
nastynounContemptible, unpleasant (of a person).
smuttyverb(figurative) Obscene, indecent.
soiled(also figuratively) Dirty, defiled, stained.
lousy(colloquial) Remarkably bad; of poor quality.
inclementStormy, of rough weather; not clement.
uncleanDirty, soiled or foul.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Filthy"

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WordDefinition
uncleanDirty, soiled or foul.
soiled(also figuratively) Dirty, defiled, stained.
foulDishonest or not conforming to the established rules and customs of a game, conflict, test, etc.
dirtyUnclean; covered with or containing unpleasant substances such as dirt or grime.
nastyContemptible, unpleasant (of a person).
smutty(figurative) Obscene, indecent.
lousy(colloquial) Remarkably bad; of poor quality.
vileMorally low; base; despicable.
awfulVery bad.
inclementStormy, of rough weather; not clement.
filthnounDirt; foul matter; that which soils or defiles.
squalidExtremely dirty and unpleasant.
scumnoun(derogatory, slang) A reprehensible person or persons.
pollutedMade unclean or impure.
rottenOf perishable items, overridden with bacteria and other infectious agents.
horridCausing horror or dread.
slobnoun(informal, derogatory) A lazy and slovenly or obese person.
lame(colloquial) Unconvincing or unbelievable.
crappy(chiefly Canada, US, colloquial, mildly vulgar) Of very poor quality; unpleasant; distasteful.
sick(less common in the UK and Ireland) In poor health; ill.

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