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dirty vs filthy

filthy vs dirty

dirty and filthy both are adjectives.

dirty is a verb but filthy is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
dirty No Yes Yes No
filthy No Yes No No
As adjectives, dirty and filthy are synonyms defined as:
  • dirty and filthy: vile; despicable
Other synonyms of dirty include lousy.
dirty (adjective) filthy (adjective)
soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime disgustingly dirty; filled or smeared with offensive matter
(of behavior or especially language) characterized by obscenity or indecency characterized by obscenity
spreading pollution or contamination; especially radioactive contamination vile; despicable
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) filthy (verb)
make soiled, filthy, or dirty
Difference between dirty and filthy

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