# dirtiest

/ˈdɝtiəst/ (US) · /dˈɜːtɪəst/ (UK) · CEFR B1 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/dirtiest
Updated: 2026-05-27

## Definition

the most dirty or unclean of all. You use this to describe something that is much more dirty than anything else.

For teachers: the superlative form of 'dirty', indicating the highest degree of uncleanliness or filth. Often used to describe physical objects, environments, or, in a figurative sense, information that is scandalous or offensive.

## Examples

- The kitchen is the dirtiest room in the house.
- After the heavy rain, the playground became the dirtiest place for the children to play.
- The investigative report revealed the dirtiest secrets of the corporation, leading to a complete overhaul of its leadership and public relations strategy.

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