filthy
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ˈfɪl.θi/
KK: /ˈfɪlθi/
adjective
Definition
Something that is very dirty or unclean, often in a way that is unpleasant or disgusting.
Example
The children came home with filthy clothes after playing in the mud.
Comparatives & Superlatives
Comparative: filthier
Superlative: filthiest
Conversation
I can't believe how filthy my room is right now.
Yeah, it looks like a tornado hit it!
I really need to clean it up before my mom visits.
Good idea! She'll definitely say something about the filthy state.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
dirty
squalid
grimy
Antonyms
clean
pure
neat
adverb
Definition
In a very dirty or unpleasant way.
Example
The room was filthy, with trash everywhere.
Conversation
Did you see how that dog was rolling around in the mud?
Yeah, it was being so filthy!
I can't believe people let their pets get that dirty.
Root Explanation
Filthy originates from Old English 'filt' (meaning dirt or filth) combined with the suffix '-y' (meaning characterized by). The word 'filthy' describes something characterized by dirt or uncleanliness.
Memory Tip
Think of 'filth' as dirt, and remember that 'filthy' means something that is characterized by dirt.
Visually Confused Words
No commonly confused words.