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muddy (mud′ē)

adjective muddier -·dier, muddiest -·di·est

  1. full of or spattered with mud
    1. not clear; containing sediment; cloudy muddy coffee
    2. not light or bright; dull a muddy complexion
  3. confused, obscure, vague, etc. muddy thinking

transitive verb, intransitive verb muddied -·died, muddying -·dy·ing

to make or become muddy

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muddy Synonyms

muddy

modif.

  1. Containing sediment

    stirred, turbid, roiled, roily, dull, dark, cloudy, murky, indistinct, confused, obscure, opaque, reddened; see also dirty 1.

    Antonyms clear*, translucent*, pellucid. *

  2. Deep with mud

    sloppy, mucky, swampy, soggy, sodden, slushy, watery, miry, fenny, boggy, soaked; see also marshy.

    Antonyms dry*, barren*, parched.


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muddy Usage Examples

Object

  • water: Either to clarify or muddy the waters even more!

Modifies a noun

  • puddle: Well, a few man made mounds to contend with, followed by some more nice big muddy puddles.

Used with adjective complement

  • get: Take a change of clothes with you, as you're likely to get muddy on route.

Preposition: after

  • rain: Most of it is on firm ground, tho some parts can be a bit muddy after rain.

Used with why or when

  • when: The paths can be uneven in places and muddy when wet.

Modifying Another Word

  • underfoot: Dr. Rahman, 19 Jan 06 Much cheaper than on-site parking, however if raining gets very muddy underfoot.

Preposition: in

  • winter: N B this area can be very muddy in winter.
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muddy quotes

No metaphor reinvents the job of the nurture of children except to muddy or mock. Palmerston

-Paley, Grace ne¤  e  Goodside

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