Dirty and Loathsome

Dirty

Dirty adjective - Depicting or referring to sexual matters in a way that is unacceptable in polite society.
Usage example: some radio stations refused to play the song because of the dirty lyrics

Loathsome and dirty are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Loathsome" instead an adjective "Dirty".

Nearby Words: dirt, dirtiness, dirtying, dirtily

Loathsome

Loathsome adjective - Causing intense displeasure, disgust, or resentment.

Dirty and loathsome are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Dirty" instead an adjective "Loathsome".

Nearby Words: loath, loathed

Both words in one sentence

  • Series / Mercy Street Bad Guys Do the Dirty Work: The loathsome Silas Bullen ends up being killed by the fanatic Confederate terrorists when he stumbles on the preparations to blow up the hospital to assassinate president Lincoln.
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