CEFR B1

filthy

adjective

Meaning 1: Cleanliness

Extremely dirty or covered in filth.

Examples

  • The kitchen was so filthy that the health inspector shut the restaurant down immediately.
  • Please wash your hands; they are absolutely filthy after playing in the garden.

Meaning 2: Morality

Morally offensive, vulgar, or obscene.

Examples

  • The comedian was criticized for telling filthy jokes in front of the children.
  • He made a filthy remark that offended everyone at the dinner table.

Meaning 3: Weather

Extremely unpleasant or stormy.

Examples

  • We had to cancel the picnic because the weather turned absolutely filthy.
  • Driving in such filthy conditions is incredibly dangerous.

Pronunciation: ˈfɪlθi

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