English-English Dictionary

Meaning of the word filthy in English

What does filthy mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

filthy

US /ˈfɪl.θi/
UK /ˈfɪl.θi/

Adverb

1.

to an extreme and often disgusting extent.

Example:
•
he has become filthy rich
Synonym:
veryextremelytremendouslyimmenselyvastlyhugelyremarkablyexcessivelyexceedinglyabominablystinkingterrificallyawfullyterriblymadlyseriouslymegaultradamndamned

Adjective

1.

disgustingly dirty.

Example:
•
a filthy hospital with no sanitation
Synonym:
dirtymuckygrimymuddymurkyslimyuncleanfoulsqualidsordidshabbysleazynastysoiledsulliedpollutedcontaminatedunhygienicunsanitaryrottendefileddecayingputridputrefiedsmellyfetidfecalgrungyyuckygrottyboggingbefouledbesmirchedbegrimedfeculentunwashedsmearedgrubbyblackenedstainedunkempt
Synonym:
cleanscrubbed
Learn This Word at Lingoland