Grimy

Pronunciation: /ˈɡraɪmi/

Definitions of grimy

adjective Dirty or unclean in an unpleasant or disgusting way

Example Sentences

A1 The kitchen floor was grimy with dirt and grease.

A2 She refused to stay in the grimy hotel room and demanded a refund.

B1 The mechanic's hands were grimy from working on the car all day.

B2 The old warehouse was filled with grimy machinery and equipment.

C1 Despite its grimy appearance, the restaurant was known for its delicious food.

C2 The detective carefully examined the grimy evidence found at the crime scene.

Examples of grimy in a Sentence

formal The grimy walls of the old building were in desperate need of a thorough cleaning.

informal I don't want to eat at that grimy diner again, the food was terrible last time.

slang I can't believe you're still wearing those grimy sneakers, you need to get some new ones.

figurative The grimy politics of the town were starting to wear on everyone's patience.

Grammatical Forms of grimy

• past tense: grimied
• plural: grimies
• comparative: grimier
• superlative: grimiest
• present tense: grimy
• future tense: will be grimy
• perfect tense: have grimied
• continuous tense: is being grimy
• singular: grimy
• positive degree: grimy
• infinitive: to grimy
• gerund: grimying
• participle: grimied

Origin and Evolution of grimy

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'grimy' is believed to have originated from the Middle English word 'gryme', which meant dirt or filth.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'grimy' has retained its original meaning of being dirty or covered in grime, but its usage has expanded to describe anything that is soiled or unclean.