squalid Synonyms & Antonyms
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Squalid as an Adjective
Extremely dirty and unpleasant.
Showing or characterized by a contemptible lack of moral standards.
a squalid attempt to buy votes
Showing a contemptible lack of moral standards.
A squalid attempt to buy votes.
Squalid as a Noun
Any member of the family Squalidae of dogfish sharks.
Squalid in a Sentence
a squalid attempt to buy votes
A squalid attempt to buy votes.
Word Forms & Grammar
squalid (comparative squalider, superlative squalidest)
squalid (plural squalids)
Words That Rhyme With Squalid
Origin of Squalid
Origin 1: Learned borrowing from Latin squālidus, from squālēre (“to be rough or dirty”).[1]
Origin 2: From taxonomic name Squalidae.
Word Facts for Squalid
| Part of speech | adjective, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈskwɒlɪd/ |
| Meaning | Extremely dirty and unpleasant |
| Plural | squalids |
| Comparative / superlative | squalider, squalidest |
Common Questions About Squalid
Is squalid an adjective or a noun?
Squalid is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is the plural of squalid?
The plural of squalid is squalids.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of squalid?
The comparative form is squalider and the superlative form is squalidest.