Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word Covered with or marked by an unclean substance.
Dirty
/ˈdəːti/Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Examples:
The engine is dirty.
This dirty fog darkens the clear air.
It was dirty.
Etymology:
Originates from the Old English dirtig, related to dirt, itself from the Old Norse drit meaning excrement. Evolved in Middle English to encompass broader meanings including uncleanliness in general.
Usage Statistics:
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