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- [skwol-id, skwaw-lid]
- /ˈskwɒl ɪd, ˈskwɔ lɪd/
- /ˈskwɒl.ɪd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [skwol-id, skwaw-lid]
- /ˈskwɒl ɪd, ˈskwɔ lɪd/
Definitions of squalid word
- adjective squalid foul and repulsive, as from lack of care or cleanliness; neglected and filthy. 1
- adjective squalid wretched; miserable; degraded; sordid. 1
- adjective squalid conditions: dirty, filthy 1
- adjective squalid morally repulsive 1
- adjective squalid A squalid place is dirty, untidy, and in bad condition. 0
- adjective squalid Squalid activities are unpleasant and often dishonest. 0
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Origin of squalid
First appearance:
before 1585 One of the 35% oldest English words
1585-95; < Latin squālidus dirty, equivalent to squāl(ēre) to be dirty, encrusted + -idus -id4
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Parts of speech for Squalid
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
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squalid popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for squalid
adj squalid
- black — lacking hue and brightness; absorbing light without reflecting any of the rays composing it.
- cruddy — dirty or unpleasant
- dishabille — the state of being dressed in a careless, disheveled, or disorderly style or manner; undress.
- dog-eared — having dog-ears: a dog-eared book.
- dogeared — (in a book) a corner of a page folded over like a dog's ear, as by careless use, or to mark a place.
adjective squalid
- base — The base of something is its lowest edge or part.
- curer — A healer.
- dingy — of a dark, dull, or dirty color or aspect; lacking brightness or freshness.
- dirty — soiled with dirt; foul; unclean: dirty laundry.
- disarrayed — Simple past tense and past participle of disarray.
adverb squalid
noun squalid
- dinginess — of a dark, dull, or dirty color or aspect; lacking brightness or freshness.
- griminess — The characteristic or quality of being grimy.
- grubbiness — dirty; slovenly: children with grubby faces and sad eyes.
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