grimy

adjective

ˈgrī-mē 

grimier; grimiest

: full of or covered with grime : dirty

griminess noun

Synonyms

• bedraggled
• befouled
• begrimed
• bemired
• besmirched
• black
• blackened
• cruddy
• dingy
• dirty
• draggled
• dusty
• filthy
• foul
• grotty [chiefly British]
• grubby
• grungy
• mucky
• muddy
• nasty
• smudged
• smutty
• soiled
• sordid
• stained
• sullied
• unclean
• uncleanly

Examples of grimy in a Sentence

this mirror is so grimy you can barely see your reflection in it

Recent Examples on the Web

Behind a vintage defensive performance, the Steelers made a statement Sunday with a grimy, 18-16 win over the Baltimore Ravens and their top-flight offense. —The Athletic Nfl Staff, The Athletic, 21 Nov. 2024

Sporting a grimy, high-end brown sweater, nylon parachute pants and a large bandage over his right hand, the towering Saxon said nothing and appeared subdued as a judge ordered him held without bail. —Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 16 Nov. 2024

Neely's body is seen splayed on the subway floor, sneakers, jeans and grimy, white T-shirt still on. —Kiara Alfonseca, ABC News, 1 Nov. 2024

Especially with all the grimy weather that winter brings (such as slush and grey overcast days) — outerwear with fine tailoring, bold colorways, and a dynamic fit will add allure, drama, and visual appeal. —Tiffany Leigh, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1612, in the meaning defined above