grimy

/ˈɡraɪmi/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈɡraɪmi/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈgrī-mē/ (ame, mw)

grimy — adjective

  • grimypositive
  • grimiercomparative
  • grimiestsuperlative

1. A surface or object that is grimy has a layer of dark, greasy dirt that has been

1.形容詞B2
釋義

A surface or object that is grimy has a layer of dark, greasy dirt that has been there for a long time and is hard to clean off.

例句

Elara scrubbed the grimy kitchen tiles for an hour before they looked clean again.

collocation: grimy + surface noun (tiles, windows, walls)

Dimitri could barely see through the grimy windscreen of the old delivery van.

同義詞
  • dirty

    a general term for anything unclean; much broader and weaker than grimy

  • filthy

    extremely dirty to the point of disgust; stronger than grimy and often wider in scope

  • grubby

    dirty in a way that affects hands and small surfaces, often from casual handling

反義詞

用法筆記

Grimy describes dirt that is dark, greasy, and has built up over time — it is not used for fresh dirt or dust. It suggests the surface looks neglected and needs serious cleaning.

常見錯誤

❌The table was grimy after the children finished their art project.
✅The table was grimy after years of use in the workshop.
💡grimy means ingrained dirt that has accumulated over a long time, not fresh mess from one activity.