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
- dirtinesses
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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