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Filthy

Verb / ˈfɪlθi: / Another word for filthy — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

extremely dirty or unpleasant

Synonyms & similar words

dirty smutty nasty cruddy foul lousy dirty grimy mucky dusty smutty sooty squalid foul unclean disgusting nasty gross repulsive vile offensive revolting unhygienic messy untidy cluttered

Synonyms by register

Formal

squalid unhygienic unsanitary debased

Informal

mucky grubby gross yucky scuzzy

Literary

foul reeking noisome

Antonyms

clean pure spotless immaculate hygienic pristine

Common collocations

  • filthy rich
  • filthy lucre
  • filthy weather
  • filthy mouth
  • filthy habits
  • filthy streets
  • filthy joke

Word family

noun filth
adverb filthily

Usage note

While 'filthy' can describe literal dirt or grime, it's often used figuratively to describe something morally corrupt or extremely unpleasant. 'Filthy rich' is a common idiom meaning extremely wealthy.

Example sentences

  1. The bathroom was filthy and smelled bad.
  2. The dog jumped in the mud and became filthy.
  3. The garbage can was overflowing and looked filthy.
  4. The dishes were so filthy that they needed to be washed twice.
  5. The alley was dark and filthy, and I didn't want to walk through it.

Quotes

  • I love a dirty, filthy martini.
  • It is a filthy pleasure that comes from being independent.
  • There is something about a closet that makes a skeleton terribly restless.

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