Definition

1. Adverb:
   • In a dirty, unclean, or filthy manner: Describes an action performed with dirt, grime, or lack of cleanliness.
   • In a sordid, morally repulsive, or indecent manner: Describes behavior or actions that are morally unclean, corrupt, or vulgar.
   • In a mean, dishonorable, or contemptible way: Describes actions performed with a lack of integrity or honor.

Usage Examples

• Adverb (Physical Uncleanliness):
  • The mechanic's hands were dirtily stained with oil and grease.
  • He wiped the table dirtily with the same rag he used on the floor.
• Adverb (Morally/Sordidly):
  • The politician was accused of dirtily manipulating public opinion.
  • The deal was negotiated dirtily, with bribes exchanged under the table.

Advanced Usage

• "to act dirtily": to behave in a morally corrupt or underhanded way.
  • The company acted dirtily by hiding the safety reports from the public.
• "to speak dirtily": to use vulgar, obscene, or profane language.
  • He was reprimanded for speaking dirtily in front of the customers.

Variants and Related Words

• Dirty (adj): covered or marked with dirt; unclean; obscene; dishonest.
  • The dirty windows needed a good wash.
  • That was a dirty trick to play on someone.
• Dirtiness (n): the state or quality of being dirty.
  • The dirtiness of the kitchen was appalling.

Synonyms

• Filthily: in a disgustingly dirty manner.
• Squalidly: in a dirty, unpleasant, and often poverty-stricken way.
• Sordidly: in a manner that is immoral, dishonest, or lacking in dignity.
• Grubbily: in a dirty, untidy, or unkempt way.

Antonyms

• Cleanly: in a clean manner.
• Decently: in a morally upright or proper manner.
• Honorably: in a way that is honest and fair, deserving respect.

Related Phrases

• To play dirtily: to act in an unfair, deceitful, or unsportsmanlike manner.
  • The team was known to play dirtily, often fouling their opponents when the referee wasn't looking.
• To fight dirtily: to use unfair, vicious, or underhanded tactics in a conflict.
  • He didn't just want to win the argument; he wanted to fight dirtily and ruin her reputation.

Adverb

1. in a filthy unclean manner
   • a dirtily dressed camel driver
2. in a sordid manner
   • as dirtily drunk as usual