grimier; grimiest
griminess
noun
Examples of grimy in a Sentence
this mirror is so grimy you can barely see your reflection in it
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Body oils, dead skin, dirt, soap scum, mineral deposits, hard water stains, and mold can stick to the walls, door, grout, and floor, leaving a grimy film.
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 19 May 2026
Wash grimy walls Walls collect fingerprints, grease, dust and mystery marks over time.
—Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
Cigarette mountains, exploding drum kits, grimy city streets and televisions tossed from windows flash by in rapid succession.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 8 May 2026
With just some warm water, dish soap and a little patience, your window screens can go from grimy to gleaming in an afternoon.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2026
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 19 May 2026
Wash grimy walls Walls collect fingerprints, grease, dust and mystery marks over time.
—Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
Cigarette mountains, exploding drum kits, grimy city streets and televisions tossed from windows flash by in rapid succession.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 8 May 2026
With just some warm water, dish soap and a little patience, your window screens can go from grimy to gleaming in an afternoon.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for grimy
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“Grimy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grimy. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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