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dirty vs dirtying

dirtying vs dirty

dirty is not a noun while dirtying is a noun.

dirty is an adjective but dirtying is not an adjective.

dirty is a verb but dirtying is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
dirty No Yes Yes No
dirtying Yes No No No
dirty (noun) dirtying (noun)
the act of soiling something
dirty (adjective) dirtying (adjective)
soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime
(of behavior or especially language) characterized by obscenity or indecency
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
dirty (verb) dirtying (verb)
make soiled, filthy, or dirty
Difference between dirty and dirtying

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