Meaning of the word muddy in English

What does muddy mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

muddy

US /ˈmʌd.i/
UK /ˈmʌd.i/
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Adjective

1.

covered in or full of mud

Example:
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After the rain, the path became very muddy.
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His boots were completely muddy from walking through the fields.
2.

(of water or color) not clear or bright

Example:
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The river water was very muddy after the storm.
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The painting used a lot of dark, muddy colors.
3.

(of a situation or idea) unclear or confused

Example:
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The legal situation was quite muddy, making it hard to decide.
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His explanation was so muddy that no one understood it.

Verb

1.

to make something covered in or full of mud

Example:
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The children muddied their clothes playing in the garden.
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He accidentally muddied the clean floor with his wet shoes.
2.

to make something unclear or confused

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His poor explanation only served to muddy the waters further.
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Don't try to muddy the issue with irrelevant details.