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Filthier: meaning, definitions and examples

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filthier

 

[ ˈfɪlθiər ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

degree of cleanliness

The term 'filthier' is the comparative form of 'filthy', meaning more dirty or disgusting. It can refer to physical dirtiness, moral corruption, or something that is offensive or unpleasant. In everyday usage, it often describes environments or conditions that are extremely unclean or in disarray. For example, one might say a room is filthier than another, or a person's behavior is filthier compared to societal standards.

Synonyms

dirtier, grimmer, murkier

Examples of usage

  • The bathroom was filthier than I had expected.
  • His actions seemed filthier with each passing day.
  • The street was filthier after the festival.

Translations

Translations of the word "filthier" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais sujo

🇮🇳 ज्यादा गंदा

🇩🇪 schmutziger

🇮🇩 lebih kotor

🇺🇦 брудніший

🇵🇱 brudniejszy

🇯🇵 より汚い

🇫🇷 plus sale

🇪🇸 más sucio

🇹🇷 daha kirli

🇰🇷 더러워진

🇸🇦 أكثر قذارة

🇨🇿 špinavější

🇸🇰 špinavší

🇨🇳 更肮脏

🇸🇮 bolj umazan

🇮🇸 drullugri

🇰🇿 одан да лас

🇬🇪 მეტი ბინძურია

🇦🇿 daha çirkli

🇲🇽 más sucio

Etymology

The word 'filthy' comes from the Old English 'filþ', which means filth, dirt, or corruption. Its roots trace back further to Proto-Germanic *filþiz, which shares similar meanings across various Germanic languages, such as Dutch 'vuil' and German 'Dreck'. The suffix '-ier' is used in English to form comparatives, suggesting a relative increase in the state of being filthy. Historically, the concept of filth has cultural connotations, often tied to moral degradation and societal judgments, reflecting how cleanliness and purity have been valued in different societies. The shift from describing mere physical dirtiness to encompassing moral judgments demonstrates language evolution and the intertwining of cultural values with words.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,163, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.