Filthy

Pronunciation: /ˈfɪlθi/

Definitions of filthy

adjective describing something that is extremely dirty or unpleasant

Example Sentences

A1 The room was filthy with dust and dirt.

A2 She refused to eat at the restaurant because the utensils looked filthy.

B1 The public restroom was so filthy that I couldn't even use it.

B2 After the party, the kitchen was left in a filthy state with food scraps everywhere.

C1 The city streets were filthy with litter and trash.

C2 The hotel room was so filthy that we had to request a different room.

Examples of filthy in a Sentence

formal The bathroom was left in a filthy state after the party.

informal I can't believe how filthy my room is right now.

slang That movie was so filthy, I loved every minute of it.

figurative His mind was filled with filthy thoughts that he couldn't shake.

Grammatical Forms of filthy

• past tense: filthied
• plural: filthies
• comparative: filthier
• superlative: filthiest
• present tense: is filthy
• future tense: will be filthy
• perfect tense: has been filthy
• continuous tense: is being filthy
• singular: filthy
• positive degree: filthy
• infinitive: to be filthy
• gerund: filthying
• participle: filthyed

Origin and Evolution of filthy

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'filthy' originated from the Old English word 'fylðe' which meant foul or unclean.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'filthy' has evolved to not only describe physical dirtiness but also to convey a sense of moral or ethical corruption.