grimy

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adjective

grimier; grimiest
Synonyms of grimy
: full of or covered with grime : dirty
wiped his grimy hands
griminess noun

griminess

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noun

grim·​i·​ness
-mēnə̇s
-min-
plural -es
: the quality or state of being grimy

Examples of grimy in a Sentence

Adjective this mirror is so grimy you can barely see your reflection in it
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Adjective
Right now, on this 250th anniversary, the shining city on a hill seems a little grimy. David Frum, The Atlantic, 1 July 2026 Speaking of being grimy — you were also really affected by Burning Man. Michelle Tea, Los Angeles Times, 25 June 2026 Without a stink, a grimy dishwasher still deserves a deep clean to restore its shine and efficiency. Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 23 June 2026 His signature line launched a slew of chart-topping singles, grimy deep cuts, and addictive bass lines on songs for the likes of Travis Scott, Miley Cyrus, Beyoncé, Key Glock, and Sexyy Red. Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 20 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for grimy

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1612, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of grimy was in 1612

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“Grimy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grimy. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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