
Filthy
Intensity
Use 'filthy' to express a strong degree of dirtiness, more than just 'dirty'.
After the hike, our shoes were absolutely filthy.
Negative Emotion
'Filthy' can imply disgust or disapproval beyond plain dirtiness.
He left his filthy laundry on the floor for days.
Not Always Literal
Sometimes 'filthy' is used to exaggerate for effect, not to describe actual filth.
You've been playing video games all day? That's filthy!
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