English · Adjectives
dirtiest
/ˈdɜːrtiɪst/
[/ˈdɜːrtiɪst/]
superlative of dirty
Beginneradjective
Definition
Superlative form of 'dirty'. Used to say something is the most dirty of all.
Example
It is the dirtiest street in the city.
It is the dirtiest street in the city.
Etymology
From 'dirty' plus the superlative suffix '-est'. The final 'y' changes to 'i' before the suffix.
How & Where It’s Used
Used with 'the' to mark the highest degree in a group.