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dingy vs dirty

dirty vs dingy

dingy and dirty both are adjectives.

dingy is not a verb while dirty is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
dingy No Yes No No
dirty No Yes Yes No
As adjectives, dingy and dirty are synonyms defined as:
  • dingy and dirty: (of color) discolored by impurities; not bright and clear
Other synonyms of dingy include muddied, muddy.
dingy (adjective) dirty (adjective)
causing dejection soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime
thickly covered with ingrained dirt or soot (of behavior or especially language) characterized by obscenity or indecency
(of color) discolored by impurities; not bright and clear spreading pollution or contamination; especially radioactive contamination
unethical or dishonest
expressing or revealing hostility or dislike
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
dingy (verb) dirty (verb)
make soiled, filthy, or dirty
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