adjective
filthy
Extremely dirty or offensive.
His boots are filthy after a walk through the mud.
Etymology
The adjective ending means characterized by. Filthy thus describes something covered in filth, with the physical idea of extreme dirt extended to strongly offensive language or conduct.
More examples
- The kitchen floor is even filthier than the countertop.
- Please stop using filthy language around the children.
- His filthy jokes make everyone at the table uncomfortable.
Forms
filthy · filthier · filthiest
filth noun — Disgusting dirt or highly offensive material.