dirty, filthy, foul, nasty, squalid mean conspicuously unclean or impure. dirty emphasizes the presence of dirt more than an emotional reaction to it. filthy carries a strong suggestion of …

Dirty, filthy, foul, squalid refer to that which is not clean. Dirty is applied to that which is filled or covered with dirt so that it is unclean or defiled: dirty clothes.

DIRTY meaning: 1. marked with dirt, mud, etc., or containing something such as pollution or bacteria: 2. unfair…. Learn more.

Synonyms: dirty, filthy, grimy, grubby, squalid These adjectives apply to what is unclean, impure, or unkempt: dirty clothes; filthy rags; grimy hands; an old grubby stove; a squalid apartment.

Derived forms: dirtier, dirtied, dirtying, dirtiest, dirties.

Definition of dirty adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Dec 7, 2025 · dirty (comparative dirtier, superlative dirtiest) Unclean; covered with or containing unpleasant substances such as dirt or grime. synonyms, antonyms quotations