dirty
adjective
dirtier
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comparativeof dirty.comparative
The form of an adjective or adverb indicating a greater degree of a quality.
Example Sentences
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Surely there remain easier, quicker, dirtier ways to get there.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026
Natural gas has long been billed as a "bridge fuel" between dirtier polluting fossil fuels and renewables such as wind and solar.
From Barron's ● Jul. 25, 2026
On the other hand, as the New York Times reports, some countries may be forced to go back to outdated and even dirtier resources like coal.
From Salon ● Mar. 17, 2026
“The dirtier the script, the more loved it is.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 19, 2025
Mom and Dad survived the winter, but every time I saw them, they looked a little worse for wear: dirtier, more bruised, their hair more matted.
From "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls
