Definition

In a way that is very dirty or unclean.

Example

The room was filthily cluttered with trash and old food.

Conversation

Did you see how filthily they played in that last game?

Yeah, it was pretty rough out there!

I can't believe they managed to win despite playing so filthily.

Right? It just shows how determined they are.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Filthily → It is formed from "filth" (from Old English *fylð*, meaning dirt or uncleanliness) and "-ily" (a suffix forming adverbs meaning in a manner of). The word "filthily" means in a manner that is dirty or unclean.

Memory Tip

Think of 'filth' as representing dirtiness, and the '-ily' shows how something is done. So, when you hear 'filthily', imagine something being done in a dirty way.

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