Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
grimy
Adjective
/ˈɡraɪ.mi/
Definition
Covered with or characterized by dirt, soot, or filth.
Examples
- The children came home with grimy hands after playing outside.
- She scrubbed the grimy kitchen tiles until they shone.
Meaning
Something that is grimy appears very dirty and unclean, often due to neglect or lack of cleaning.
Synonyms
- dirty
- sooty
- filthy
- smudged
- grubby
