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Meaning of grimy
having a dirty or unpleasant quality
Etymology of grimy
The word "grimy" has its roots in the Old English word "grīm" meaning fierce or cruel, and the suffix "-y" which is a diminutive or informal form
Historically, the word "grimy" was first used in the 16th century to describe something as dirty or soiled
Synonyms
dirty
filthy
foul
sordid
soiled
stained
tainted
unclean
impure
polluted
defiled
besmirched
smeared
smudged
smutty
grubby
dingy
murky
muddy
mucky
messy
untidy
disheveled
slovenly
unkempt
seedy
tawdry
shabby
rundown
decrepit
dilapidated
ramshackle
crumbling
faded
worn
frayed
threadbare
mangy
scuzzy
scummy
grotty
grim
gloomy
somber
dismal
dreary
depressing
disheartening
discouraging
unpleasant
uninviting
unsavory
unappetizing
distasteful
repulsive
repugnant
nauseating
sickening
vile
vilest
worst
wretched
pitiful
pathetic
lamentable
deplorable
abhorrent
abominable
detestable
hateful
odious
loathsome
heinous
atrocious
ghastly
grisly
gruesome
macabre
unsightly
unattractive
hideous
repellant
off-putting
forbidding
unapproachable
inaccessible
inhospitable
uncomfortable
unpleasant
disagreeable
unpalatable
uncongenial
unsympathetic
unfavorable
inauspicious
unpropitious
adverse
inimical
hostile
antagonistic
opposed
opposing
resistive
obstructive
obdurate
recalcitrant
refractory
stubborn
uncooperative
uncompliant
disobedient
defiant
rebellious
mutinous
seditious
insubordinate
intractable
incorrigible
recidivous
irreformable
irreclaimable
irredeemable
irretrievable
irremediable
irreparable
irrevocable
irreversable
irrevocable
Definitions
- Having a dirty, stained, or soiled appearance or quality
- * Having a morally or spiritually unclean or impure quality
Usage Examples
- The grimy streets of the city were lined with trash and debris
- * She wiped her grimy hands on her apron before serving dinner
- * The grimy appearance of the old building made it look abandoned
Antonyms
clean
spotless
pristine
immaculate
untainted
pure
fresh
crisp
neat
tidy
organized
orderly
attractive
appealing
inviting
pleasant
welcoming
comfortable
congenial
sympathetic
favorable
auspicious
propitious
friendly
approachable
accessible
hospitable
agreeable
palatable
congenial
sympathetic
pleasant
clean
clear
transparent
cloudless
serene
peaceful
calm
tranquil
quiet
still
silent
hushed
muted
subdued
restrained
moderate
temperate
mild
gentle
lenient
merciful
compassionate
kindly
benevolent
generous
charitable
liberal
open-handed
munificent
lavish
profuse
copious
abundant
plentiful
rich
luxurious
sumptuous
opulent
resplendent
magnificent
grand
glorious
triumphant
victorious
successful
prosperous
thriving
flourishing
booming
blooming
blossoming