Superlative for covered or marked with an unclean substance
“Most of the cells were dirty, and the walls covered with graffiti.”
Superlative for not in accordance with standards of honor, decency or fair play
“The coach sounded off angrily against what he considered dirty tactics employed by the opposing team.”
Superlative for concerned with lewdness or obscenity
“Melania complained that the shock jock had goaded her husband into making dirty and inappropriate jokes on the air.”
(of a color) Superlative for not bright or pure
“I drop my head, allowing my eyes to wash over the dirty color of the floorboards.”
Superlative for showing ill will or hostility
“My toddler's death stare is more akin to being given a dirty look by a really cute cat.”
Superlative for characterized by windy or stormy conditions
“The light was in a tall tower, a most welcome sight as we steered ahead into dirty weather and fog.”
Superlative for damaging to someone's reputation
“Celebrities can regularly be seen on social media denouncing any dirty lies being spread against them.”
(of a person) Superlative for that can be bought through bribery
“The dirty judge copped a plea, admitting in federal court to have laundered money for unscrupulous individuals.”
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