filthy
word
Definition
Very dirty, often in a way that feels unpleasant or disgusting. It can also describe language, jokes, or behavior that are offensive or sexual in a rude way.
Usage & Nuances
Stronger than 'dirty' and often more emotional. Common with places and objects: 'filthy floor', 'filthy bathroom'. It can also mean morally offensive in phrases like 'filthy joke' or, informally, 'filthy rich' meaning extremely rich; that use is separate from literal dirt.
Example Sentences
My shoes are filthy after the walk in the rain.
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My little brother came home filthy from playing outside.
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The kitchen was filthy, so we cleaned it right away.
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He used a filthy towel from the gym bag.
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I can't sit on that couch—it's filthy.
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That comedian got in trouble for telling a filthy joke on stage.
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