1
as in obscene
depicting or referring to sexual matters in a way that is unacceptable in polite society
you cannot use such filthy language on the public airwaves
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in dirty
not clean
you can't go to the concert unless you clean this filthy room first
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in extremely
to a great degree
the invention made him filthy rich
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of filthy
Aj Willingham,
AJC.com,
15 June 2026
His jab-step game was filthy out of triple-threat situations, and his mid-post game was already incredibly developed for a teenager.
—
Sam Vecenie,
New York Times,
12 June 2026
After starting her career at Argentine raves, Six Sex initially broke through with a particularly filthy strain of underground reggaeton.
—
E.r. Pulgar,
Pitchfork,
11 June 2026
So, Tom Steyer, welcome to the hall of infamy of filthy-rich flops.
—
Garry South,
Mercury News,
11 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for filthy
Adjective
Fans fought in the streets, heaved bottles, smashed windows and shouted filthy insults in the melee, which left nearly 50 people injured.
—
Aj Willingham,
AJC.com,
15 June 2026
His jab-step game was filthy out of triple-threat situations, and his mid-post game was already incredibly developed for a teenager.
—
Sam Vecenie,
New York Times,
12 June 2026
After starting her career at Argentine raves, Six Sex initially broke through with a particularly filthy strain of underground reggaeton.
—
E.r. Pulgar,
Pitchfork,
11 June 2026
So, Tom Steyer, welcome to the hall of infamy of filthy-rich flops.
—
Garry South,
Mercury News,
11 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for filthy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for filthy
Adjective
-
Counterculture Yippies would turn up at a 1970 Blood, Sweat & Tears show at Madison Square Garden, carrying obscene banners outside and dumping manure by the front gate.
-
Yippies would turn up at a 1970 Blood, Sweat & Tears show at Madison Square Garden, carrying obscene banners outside and dumping manure by the front gate.
Adjective
-
Most notably, though, is its easy-to-clean material, which one flight attendant appreciates when up against dirty baggage claims and surprise spills.
-
Crafted with Grey Goose vodka and Carpano Dry Vermouth, the cocktail is prepared to each guest’s preference—whether dry, dirty, extra dirty, shaken or stirred—from the restaurant’s signature martini cart.
Adverb
-
That restraint also challenges the idea that sauvignon blanc must be extremely aromatic to be recognizable.
-
Superconductors can carry electricity with zero resistance, but only at extremely low temperatures.
Adjective
-
Others were removed early on for vulgar or inappropriate comments, according to a PGA Tour source with knowledge of the events, with five spectators in total ejected from the tournament with six holes to go.
-
In recent years, Trae Young has repeatedly tormented the Knicks at the famed Madison Square Garden, turning clutch shots and postgame showmanship into vulgar chants from New York fans.
Adjective
-
Let’s solve this Wordle and hit the not-so-dusty road!
-
So if your dusty old printer is starting to kick the can, consider the reliable HP Smart Tank 5101.
Adverb
-
At age 34, this very well could be the final World Cup for the 2014 Golden Boot winner at the competition.
-
Until very recently, children in West Texas public schools were punished, even beaten, for speaking Spanish; today bilingual education is thriving.
Adjective
-
Gibson asked for pornographic images of the minor, and sent photos of himself, according to court documents.
-
While Washington drags its feet, kids across the nation are being exposed to vile, pornographic images and ads with no meaningful safeguards to prevent it.
Adjective
-
Spread the mixture on the stained area; leave it for 15 minutes before wiping it away with a microfiber cloth.
-
Visitors stroll from room to room, surrounded by stained glass and sacred cremains, serving witness to moving and often head-scratching performances.
Cite this Entry
“Filthy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/filthy. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
