Dirtiest: meaning, definitions and examples
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dirtiest
[ หdษrtฤษst ]
descriptive term
The term 'dirtiest' is the superlative form of the adjective 'dirty'. It refers to something that is the most soiled, contaminated, or unclean among a group. This could pertain to physical filth, such as in the case of clothing or places, or it may allude to unacceptable moral or ethical standards in a figurative context. It often evokes strong imagery of neglect or disgrace. The dirtiest items are often those that are least cared for and need immediate attention or cleaning.
Synonyms
filthiest, grimiest, most unclean, squalidest.
Examples of usage
- The dirtiest room in the house is the basement.
- He was voted the dirtiest player in the league.
- They found the dirtiest streets in the city during their tour.
- After the party, the dirtiest dishes piled up in the sink.
Translations
Translations of the word "dirtiest" in other languages:
๐ต๐น mais sujo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคฌเคธเฅ เคเคเคฆเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช der dreckigste
๐ฎ๐ฉ terkotor
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝะฐะนะฑััะดะฝััะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ najbrudniejszy
๐ฏ๐ต ๆใๆฑใใ
๐ซ๐ท le plus sale
๐ช๐ธ el mรกs sucio
๐น๐ท en kirli
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฐ์ฅ ๋๋ฌ์ด
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงูุฃูุซุฑ ูุฐุงุฑุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ nejลกpinavฤjลกรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ najลกpinavลกรญ
๐จ๐ณ ๆ่็
๐ธ๐ฎ najbolj umazan
๐ฎ๐ธ hreinastur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะตาฃ ะปะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แงแแแแแแ แแแแซแฃแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ษn รงirkli
๐ฒ๐ฝ el mรกs sucio
Etymology
The word 'dirty' comes from the Old English word 'deor', meaning 'to make dirty or unclean.' It has Germanic origins, with similar terms found in Dutch ('derig') and German ('dreckig'). The transformation into a superlative form typically follows the pattern in English where 'y' at the end of an adjective is replaced by 'iest' to signal the highest degree of the quality. Over time, 'dirtiest' has evolved to encompass not only the physical concept of dirt but also metaphorical meanings regarding hygiene, morality, and even social behavior. Thus, when one refers to something as the 'dirtiest', it conveys a strong connotation of neglect and the need for improvement in various contexts.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #31,659 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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