dirtily

• Adverbe signifiant « d'une manière sale » — utilisé au sens propre (par exemple, couvert de saleté) ou au sens figuré (par exemple, malhonnêtement, injustement ou de façon obscène). Forme adverbiale de l'adjectif « sale ».

An adverb meaning "in a dirty manner" — used literally (e.g., covered in dirt) or figuratively (e.g., dishonestly, unfairly, or obscenely). It is the adverbial form of the adjective 'dirty'.

1. In a sordid mannerC1formal

   Done in a morally unclean, dishonest, or corrupt way.

   de manière sordide

   • He dirtily manipulated the election results.
   • The business was run dirtily, with bribes and backroom deals.
   • She dirtily betrayed her closest friend for personal gain.

   Synonymesbaselycorruptlydishonestlyfoullyimmorallysordidlyunscrupulouslyvilely

   Antonymescleanlyfairlyhonestlymorally

2. In a filthy or unclean mannerB2formal

   Done in a way that is physically dirty, grimy, or soiled.

   de manière sale

   • The children played dirtily in the mud puddle.
   • His clothes were dirtily stained after working in the garage.
   • The kitchen was dirtily neglected, with grease everywhere.

   Synonymesfilthilygrubbilysmuttilysqualidlyuncleanly

   Antonymescleanly