dirtily (B2)

adverb

Pronunciation: /ˈdɜːrtɪli/

Definition

In a way that is not clean or in a morally unfair or dishonest manner.

Examples

• The child played so dirtily in the garden that his clothes were completely covered in mud.

• He won the game dirtily by cheating when the referee wasn't looking.

• The politician fought dirtily during the campaign, spreading false rumors about his opponent.

Synonyms of dirtily

Words with a similar meaning to dirtily:

• uncleanly
• filthily
• dishonestly
• unfairly

Antonyms of dirtily

Words with the opposite meaning to dirtily:

• cleanly
• fairly

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