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awful vs dirty

dirty vs awful

awful and dirty both are adjectives.

awful is not a verb while dirty is a verb.

awful is an adverb but dirty is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
awful No Yes No Yes
dirty No Yes Yes No
awful (adjective) dirty (adjective)
offensive or even (of persons) malicious soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime
causing fear or dread or terror (of behavior or especially language) characterized by obscenity or indecency
exceptionally bad or displeasing spreading pollution or contamination; especially radioactive contamination
extreme in degree or extent or amount or impact unethical or dishonest
inspiring awe or admiration or wonder expressing or revealing hostility or dislike
inspired by a feeling of fearful wonderment or reverence obtained illegally or by improper means
(of a manuscript) defaced with changes
(of color) discolored by impurities; not bright and clear
vile; despicable
contaminated with infecting organisms
unpleasantly stormy
violating accepted standards or rules
awful (verb) dirty (verb)
make soiled, filthy, or dirty
awful (adverb) dirty (adverb)
used as intensifiers
Difference between awful and dirty

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