Definition

The condition of being dirty or covered with soot, or having inappropriate or obscene content.

Example

The smuttiness of the old book made it unsuitable for children.

Conversation

Did you notice the smuttiness in that old film we watched last night?

Yeah, it was pretty surprising for its time!

I wonder if they even realized how much smuttiness was in it.

Probably not, but it definitely made for some funny moments!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Smuttiness → It is formed from "smut" (from Old English *smyt*, meaning soot or dirt) and "-iness" (meaning the quality of). The word "smuttiness" refers to the quality of being dirty or sooty.

Memory Tip

Think of 'smut' as dirt or soot, and remember that 'smuttiness' means the quality of being dirty.

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