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muddy
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
qualitative
Superlative
muddiest
Comparative
muddier
gradable
Examples
After the rain, the backyard became muddy and difficult to walk through.
02
having a dull or mixed color
Examples
The painter used muddy colors, making the artwork appear lifeless.
03
having unclear or confusing ideas
Examples
The speaker's muddy explanations left the audience puzzled and unsure about the topic
Examples
The recording had a muddy sound, obscuring the lyrics.
to muddy
01
to cause something to become dirty, often by adding mud
Grammatical Information
Composition
derived
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
muddy
3rd person singular
muddies
Present participle
muddying
Past simple
muddied
Past participle
muddied
Examples
Heavy rains can muddy the river, making it unsafe for swimming.
02
to make something unclear or difficult to understand
Transitive: to muddy sth
Examples
Introducing too many technical terms can muddy the explanation for those who are not familiar with the subject.
Lexical Tree
muddiness
muddy
mud
