Meaning & use
filthier
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“filthier” is a form of “filthy”. See that entry for the full set of meanings.
Meaning
adjectivecomparable
More dirty or unpleasant than something else.
Grammar: Comparative form of 'filthy'; used before 'than' or to describe one of two things.
Patterns
- filthier than something
- the filthier of the two
This kitchen is filthier than the bathroom.
After the storm, the streets were filthier than ever.
He chose the filthier of the two shirts.
Word forms
| base form | filthy |
|---|---|
| superlative | filthiest |
Common combinations
- filthier than
- The river is filthier than it was ten years ago.
- much filthier
- The floor was much filthier after the party.
- even filthier
- The second hotel room was even filthier.
Synonyms and how they differ
- dirtier
- More neutral; 'filthier' is stronger and suggests disgust.
- grimier
- Covered with grime (soot or dirt); 'filthier' is more general and intense.
- messier
- Untidy or disordered; 'filthier' focuses on dirt and disgust.
Opposites
Word family
- filth noun
- Disgusting dirt or waste.
- filthily adverb
- In a filthy way.
- filthiness noun
- The state of being filthy.
Commonly confused: filthier or filtier?
filthier vs filtier
'Filtier' is not a standard word; the correct comparative is 'filthier.'
Practice
Choose the correct sentence.
Choose one answer.
'Filthier' is already comparative, so 'than' is correct. Option 2 double-marks the comparative with 'more.' Option 3 uses the superlative 'filthiest' with 'than,' which is wrong. Option 4 uses 'then' instead of 'than.'
Make it your own
Write a sentence using “filthier”, then check it and compare it with the examples above.