Definitions
- Referring to a large, irregularly shaped spot or stain. - Describing a blob or blotch of color or substance that is not well-defined. - Talking about a messy or haphazard application of paint, ink, or other substances.
- Referring to a blurred or unclear mark or spot. - Describing a streak or smear of color or substance that is not well-defined. - Talking about a messy or imperfect application of makeup, charcoal, or other substances.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve marks or spots that are not well-defined.
- 2Both can be caused by the application of a substance such as paint, ink, or makeup.
- 3Both can be accidental or intentional.
- 4Both can be messy or imperfect.
What is the difference?
- 1Shape: Splodge is irregularly shaped while smudge is often more linear or streaky.
- 2Clarity: Smudge is often more blurred or unclear than splodge.
- 3Cause: Splodge is often caused by a blob or haphazard application while smudge is often caused by rubbing or smearing.
- 4Substance: Splodge is often associated with thicker substances such as paint or ink while smudge is often associated with thinner substances such as makeup or charcoal.
- 5Connotation: Splodge can imply a larger and messier mark while smudge can imply a smaller and more subtle mark.
Remember this!
Splodge and smudge are synonyms that both refer to marks or spots that are not well-defined. However, the difference between splodge and smudge lies in their shape, clarity, cause, substance, and connotation. Splodge is often irregularly shaped and caused by a blob or haphazard application of thicker substances, while smudge is often more linear or streaky and caused by rubbing or smearing of thinner substances.
