dirtier

Adjective

dirty (comparative dirtier, superlative dirtiest)

1. Unclean; covered with or containing unpleasant substances such as dirt or grime.
   • Despite a walk in the rain, my shoes weren't too dirty.

   Synonyms:

   filthy, soiled, sordid, unclean, unwashed, black, befouled, besmirched, clarty, cruddy

   Antonyms:

   clean, clean as a bean, clean as a hound's tooth, clean as a new penny, clean as a new pin, clean as a whistle, immaculate, pristine, spick-and-span, spotless

2. That makes one unclean; corrupting, infecting.
   • Don't put that in your mouth, dear. It's dirty.
3. Morally unclean; obscene or indecent, especially sexually.
   • At the reception, Uncle Nick got drunk and told dirty jokes to the bridesmaids.

   Synonyms:

   indecent, lewd, obscene, raunchy, salacious

4. Dishonorable; violating accepted standards or rules.
   • He might have scored, but it was a dirty trick that won him the penalty.

   Synonyms:

   cheating, foul, unsporting, unsportsmanlike

   Antonyms:

   sportsmanlike

5. Corrupt, illegal, or improper.
   • I won't accept your dirty money!

   Synonyms:

   base, dishonest, dishonorable, filthy, despicable, lousy, mean, sordid, unethical, vile

6. Out of tune.
   • You need to tune that guitar: the G string sounds dirty.

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