narrow, dirty streets

language: en

definitions

  1. Physical paths or roads that are characterized by being very thin, constricted, or tight in width, and are covered in filth, grime, or refuse.
    en: Physical paths or roads that are characterized by being very thin, constricted, or tight in width, and are covered in filth, grime, or refuse.
  2. A descriptive term used metaphorically to evoke imagery of urban decay, poverty, or unpleasant, slum-like living conditions.
    en: A descriptive term used metaphorically to evoke imagery of urban decay, poverty, or unpleasant, slum-like living conditions.

examples

  1. The travelers struggled to navigate through the narrow, dirty streets of the old city.

    The travelers struggled to navigate through the narrow, dirty streets of the old city.

  2. The novel's setting of narrow, dirty streets creates a sense of hopelessness.

    The novel's setting of narrow, dirty streets creates a sense of hopelessness.