Filth

usgb/fɪlθ/
noun

Dirty and disgusting stuff.

I had to clean up all the filth in the house after the party.
Visual representation of "filth" - Dirty and disgusting stuff

Often appears as...

  • covered in filth
  • reeking of filth
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Visual representation of "filth"
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Negative Connotation

The word 'filth' implies strong disapproval and is not used for ordinary untidiness.

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The abandoned lot was full of filth and debris.
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Enhances Descriptiveness

Use 'filth' to vividly describe environments that are extremely dirty or disgusting.

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After the flood, the streets were strewn with filth.
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Physical and Visible

'Filth' often refers to something tangible that one can see and needs cleaning.

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Her shoes were caked with filth after the hike.
Visual representation of the word "Filth"

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