muddy

[ˈmʌdi]

muddy Definition

  • 1covered in or full of mud or dirt
  • 2not clear or bright, often with a brownish or yellowish tint

Using muddy: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "muddy" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The children came home from the park with muddy shoes.

  • Example

    The river was muddy after the heavy rain.

  • Example

    The water in the glass was muddy and unappetizing.

  • Example

    The situation is still muddy and unclear.

muddy Synonyms and Antonyms

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Phrases with muddy

  • to make a situation more confusing or harder to understand

    Example

    The conflicting reports from the witnesses only served to muddy the waters further.

  • to deliberately make a situation more complicated or difficult to resolve

    Example

    The politician tried to muddy the issue by bringing up irrelevant topics.

  • muddy boots

    a term used to describe someone who spends a lot of time outdoors, especially in rural areas

    Example

    He's always out hiking or camping; he's got muddy boots for sure.

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Summary: muddy in Brief

The adjective 'muddy' [ˈmʌdi] describes something that is covered in or full of mud or dirt, or something that is not clear or bright. It can refer to physical objects like shoes or water, as well as abstract concepts like situations or issues. Phrases like 'muddy the waters' and 'muddy the issue' describe making things more confusing or complicated, while 'muddy boots' is an informal term for someone who spends a lot of time outdoors.

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