filthiness
/filθinis/
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Definition
- Noun:
- The state or quality of being extremely dirty, foul, or disgusting: This refers to physical dirt, refuse, or squalor.
- Moral corruption, obscenity, or depravity: This refers to a state of being morally polluted, impure, or vile.
Examples of Usage
Noun (Physical):
- The filthiness of the abandoned building was overwhelming.
- They were appalled by the filthiness of the streets after the festival.
Noun (Moral):
- The novel explores the filthiness of the character's greed and deceit.
- He was accused of spreading filthiness with his corrupting influence.
Advanced Usage
- "The filthiness of it all": Used to express strong disgust about a situation, often encompassing both physical and moral aspects.
- After the scandal broke, she could only think about the filthiness of it all.
Variants and Related Words
Filthy (adjective): Extremely dirty or obscene.
- The windows were filthy.
- He told a filthy joke.
Filth (noun): Disgusting dirt or refuse; obscene or offensive material.
- The alley was full of filth.
- The book was condemned as pure filth.
Synonyms
- Squalor: The state of being extremely dirty and unpleasant, especially as a result of poverty or neglect.
- Foulness: The state of being disgustingly dirty or offensive.
- Impurity (moral): The condition of being mixed with immoral or corrupt elements.
- Obscenity: The state or quality of being obscene; highly offensive language or behavior.
Related Phrases
- "Wallowing in filthiness": To revel or remain content in a state of physical or moral degradation.
- The corrupt officials were accused of wallowing in filthiness while the people suffered.
Noun
- moral corruption or pollution
- this deformity and filthiness of sin
- a state characterized by foul or disgusting dirt and refuse