Begrimed

/bɪˈɡraɪmd/ adjective

Definition

Covered with grime; very dirty or stained with thick layers of soot or soil.

Etymology

From begrime (verb) + -ed (past tense/adjective suffix). The adjective form emphasizes a state of being covered in grime.

Kelly Says

The adjective 'begrimed' is perfect for describing the permanent, stubborn dirt that settles into crevices and fabric—not something you can wipe away easily. It suggests a kind of dirt that requires serious effort to remove.

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