Definition of Squalid

1. Adjective. Morally degraded. "The squalid atmosphere of intrigue and betrayal"

Exact synonyms: Seamy, Seedy, Sleazy, Sordid
Similar to: Disreputable
Derivative terms: Sleaziness, Sordidness, Squalidness

2. Adjective. Foul and run-down and repulsive. "Sordid shantytowns"
Exact synonyms: Flyblown, Sordid
Similar to: Dirty, Soiled, Unclean
Derivative terms: Sordidness, Squalidness

Definition of Squalid

1. a. Dirty through neglect; foul; filthy; extremely dirty.

Definition of Squalid

1. marked by filthiness caused by neglect or poverty [adj -IDER, -IDEST]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Squalid

squailed
squailer
squailers
squailing
squails
squalene
squalene
squalene-hopene cyclase
squalenes
squalene cyclase
squalene epoxidase
squalene epoxidase-cyclase
squalene synthase
squalene synthetase
squali
squalid (current term)
Squalidae
squalider
squalidest
squalidly
squalidness
squalidnesses
squall
squall
squalled
squaller
squallers
squallier
squalliest
squalling

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