Pronunciation

/dɜːrti/

Definitions

Noun

• Dirty: 1 adjective - Containing dust, dirt, or other unclean substances; not clean. Example: “The kitchen floor was covered in dirty footprints.”
• 2 noun - A morally reprehensible or dishonest act. Example: “His actions were considered dirty politics.”

Verb

• To dirty: The action of making something unclean or contaminated. Example: “She tried to clean the windows but ended up just dirtying them.”

Adjective

• Filthy: Similar to dirty, refers to an extremely unclean state. Example: “The homeless man looked filthy from days of not bathing.”

Adverb

• Dirty: Used to describe a manner or quality, often negatively. Example: “She wiped her dirty hands on her shirt.”

Phrases

• “Get dirty” implies engaging in messy or unclean activities. Example: “Let’s get dirty in the garden.”
• “Stay away from that dirty spot” is a warning to avoid an unclean area.
• “A dirty secret” refers to a hidden, shameful truth.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “After a long day at work, he couldn’t wait to take a shower and get out of his dirty clothes.”
• Verb: “She tried to scrub the dirty dishes until they shone.”
• Adjective: “The children had gotten their hands dirty while playing with mud.”

Synonyms

• Untidy
• Grubby
• Unsanitary
• Soiled
• Contaminated

Antonyms

• Clean
• Spotless
• Neat
• Fresh
• Pure