Definition

More dirty or unclean than something else.

Example

The bathroom was filthier than I expected after the party.

Conversation

Have you noticed how the park has become even filthier lately?

Yeah, it’s such a shame that people don’t take care of it anymore.

I mean, it used to be so nice to hang out there.

I know! We should organize a cleanup day to help out.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Filthier → It is formed from "filth" (from Old English "fylð", meaning dirt or uncleanliness) and the comparative suffix "-ier" (meaning more). The word "filthier" means more dirty or more unclean than something else.

Memory Tip

Think of 'filth' as representing dirtiness, and the '-ier' ending indicates a comparison, so 'filthier' means something is more dirty than another.

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