absolutely filthy

Meanings

1. 1phrasefixed phraseinformal

   Extremely dirty, often in a disgusting way.

   Grammar: Used after a linking verb like be, look, or get: The kitchen was absolutely filthy.

   Patterns

   • be absolutely filthy
   • look absolutely filthy
   • get absolutely filthy

   After the football match, his boots were absolutely filthy.

   The kitchen floor was absolutely filthy, so we cleaned it twice.

   I don't want to sit there—that sofa looks absolutely filthy.

2. 2phrasefixed phraseinformal

   Used informally to mean very rude, offensive, or morally bad.

   Grammar: Often describes language, jokes, or behavior: That joke was absolutely filthy.

   Patterns

   • be absolutely filthy
   • a absolutely filthy joke

   He told an absolutely filthy joke that made everyone laugh nervously.

   The film was funny but absolutely filthy, so don't watch it with your parents.

Common combinations

absolutely filthy hands

Wash your hands—they're absolutely filthy hands after gardening.

absolutely filthy language

The teacher warned him about his absolutely filthy language in class.

absolutely filthy rich

Her new boyfriend is absolutely filthy rich.

smell absolutely filthy

The old carpet smelled absolutely filthy.

Synonyms and how they differ

extremely dirty

More neutral and formal; use it in writing when 'absolutely filthy' feels too strong or informal.

filthy

Means very dirty but without the extra emphasis; 'absolutely filthy' is stronger.

Opposites

Word family

filth noun

Dirt or disgusting material; the noun form related to filthy.

filthiness noun

The state of being filthy; less common.

Commonly confused: absolutely filthy or absolutely wonderful?

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