ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Dirtiness

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Dirtiness is a noun meaning The state or quality of being dirty.

Meaning

The state or quality of being dirty.

Example Sentences

Dirtiness is inherent in hotels and restaurants, because sound food is sacrificed to punctuality and smartness.
Paul was distressingly clean, but Babbitt reveled in a good sound dirtiness, in not having to shave till his spirit was moved to it.
So they walked till they came to Claremont and Kumalo was shocked by its shabbiness and dirtiness, and the closeness of the houses, and the filth in the streets.

Word Forms

Synonyms for dirtiness

Depending on context, synonyms include filthiness, smuttiness, uncleanness.

Antonyms for dirtiness

Common opposites include cleanness.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include uncleanness, smuttiness, uncleanliness, muckiness, soiliness, disgustingness.

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