mu
ddy
Comparative
muddier
Superlative
muddiest
1
marked by a mixture of soil and water
- After the rain, the backyard became muddy and difficult to walk through.
- The muddy trail made hiking challenging as they slipped and slid along the path.
- The farmer couldn't plow the muddy fields until they dried out.
- The construction site turned into a muddy mess after days of heavy rain.
- The car got stuck in the muddy driveway, requiring assistance to get out.
2
having a dull or mixed color
- The painter used muddy colors, making the artwork appear lifeless.
- The sky was a muddy gray before the storm hit.
- Her dress was a muddy shade of brown that didn't suit her complexion.
- The artist intentionally chose muddy tones to create a somber mood in the painting.
- The old carpet had a muddy hue that made the entire room feel dull.
3
having unclear or confusing ideas
- The speaker's muddy explanations left the audience puzzled and unsure about the topic
- Her muddy thinking on the issue made it difficult to form a coherent argument.
- The instructions were muddy, causing many people to misinterpret what was required.
- The debate turned muddy as participants began to stray off-topic and mix up their points.
- His muddy reasoning made it hard to follow his logic in the discussion.
4
having indistinct audio quality
- The recording had a muddy sound, obscuring the lyrics.
- The muddy audio made it hard to follow the conversation.
- Poor acoustics led to a muddy sound during the performance.
- He adjusted the equalizer to clear up the muddy sound.
- The mix felt muddy, with no instrument standing out.
5
having questionable ethical standards
- The politician's muddy past raised concerns among voters.
- She distanced herself from the muddy dealings of the organization.
- His muddy motives made it hard to trust his intentions.
- The investigation revealed a muddy history of corruption.
- The accusations left his reputation in a muddy state.