Definition of Griminess

1. Noun. The state of being grimy.

Exact synonyms: Grubbiness
Generic synonyms: Dirtiness, Uncleanness
Derivative terms: Grimy, Grubby

Definition of Griminess

1. n. The state of being grimy.

Definition of Griminess

1. Noun. The characteristic or quality of being grimy ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Griminess

1. [n -ES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Griminess

grimaced
grimacer
grimacers
grimaces
grimacing
grimacingly
grimaldiite
grimalkin
grimalkins
grime
grimed
grimes
grimier
grimiest
grimily
griminess (current term)
griminesses
griming
grimlier
grimliest
grimly
grimme
grimmer
grimmest
grimness
grimnesses
grimoire
grimoires
grimselite
grimsir

Literary usage of Griminess

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Later Nineteenth Century by George Saintsbury (1907)
"... with " griminess " substituted for George Sand's rose-pink and sky-blue sentimentality and sensuality. But the griminess is certainly there; ..."

2. Periods of European Literature by George Saintsbury (1907)
"... with " griminess " substituted for George Sand's rose-pink and sky-blue sentimentality and sensuality. But the griminess is certainly there; ..."

3. George Eliot's Works by George Eliot (1893)
"Mr. Rann's leathern apron and subdued griminess can leave no one in any doubt that he is the village shoemaker; the thrusting out of his chin and stomach, ..."

4. The Geographical Journal by Royal Geographical Society (Great Britain). (1905)
"... of highly decorated wooden columns and roofs, of general dirt and griminess, and of in- numerable bowls of butter burning night and day, as candles are ..."

5. Harper's New Monthly Magazine by Henry Mills Alden (1883)
"... the loss of his mustache and a little griminess under the chin not bein' at sech a time made no account of, I was de- dared Town Clark and ..."

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