Dirtier Meaning in English
word · lemma: dirty
ˈdɝtiɝ
DER-tee-er
dˈɜːtɪɐ
DUR-tee-uh
Definition
The comparative form of 'dirty,' used to say that something has more dirt or is less clean than something else.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used for comparing cleanliness of objects or places. Used with 'than' to clarify what is being compared (e.g., 'This floor is dirtier than that one'). Less commonly used to describe people except figuratively or humorously.
Spanish: más sucioPortuguese (BR): mais sujoPortuguese (PT): mais sujoChinese (Simplified): 更脏Chinese (Traditional): 更髒Hindi: और गंदाArabic: أكثر قذارةBengali: আরো ময়লাযুক্ত - বেশি নোংরাRussian: грязнееJapanese: もっと汚いVietnamese: bẩn hơnKorean: 더 더러운Turkish: daha kirliUrdu: زیادہ گنداIndonesian: lebih kotor
Example Sentences
My shoes are dirtier than yours.
basic
The kitchen is dirtier after cooking dinner.
basic
Her hands got dirtier when she played outside.
basic
This old rug just keeps getting dirtier no matter how much I clean it.
natural
My car is always dirtier in winter from all the rain and mud.
natural
Honestly, this phone screen is dirtier than I thought it would be.
natural