muddy

Describes something that is covered or filled with mud; not clean or clear.

ruОписывает что-то, покрытое или наполненное грязью; нечистое или неясное.esDescribe algo cubierto o lleno de barro; sucio, turbio o poco claro.frQui est couvert ou rempli de boue ; sale, trouble ou peu clair.deBeschreibt etwas, das mit Schlamm bedeckt oder gefüllt ist; auch im übertragenen Sinne für etwas Unklares, Trübes oder Unreines verwendet.ptDescreve algo coberto ou cheio de lama ou sujeira; também pode indicar algo turvo, escuro ou pouco claro, como um líquido ou uma cor.zh形容被泥覆盖或充满泥的，不干净；也指混浊不清、含糊不明。arيصف شيئًا مغطى بالطين أو ممتلئًا به، أو غير صافٍ وغير واضح.

1. Soft and watery soil A2 formal

   Describes soil that is wet, soft, and often sticky due to water content.

   • The path was muddy after the heavy rain.
   • The farmer's boots sank into the muddy field.
   • Children love to play in the muddy puddles.

   ruГрязныйesSuelo fangosofrboueuxdeSchlammigptLodosozh泥泞的arطيني

   Synonyme: boggymarshymirymuckyoozyslimyslushyswampy

   Antonyme: dryfirmsolid

2. Dirty and messy A2 informal

   Covered with mud or muck; not clean.

   • He came home with muddy clothes after the hike.
   • The dog left muddy paw prints all over the floor.
   • Her shoes were completely muddy from the walk.

   ruГрязныйesEnlodado, embarrado, lleno de barrofrBoueux, saledeSchmutzigptLamaçalentozh泥泞的arمُوحِل

   Synonyme: dirtyfilthygrubbymirymuckyoozingslimysloppyslushy

   Antonyme: cleanimmaculatespotless

3. Dull or impure color B1 formal

   Describes a color that is not bright or clear, often due to mixing with other colors.

   • The painting had a muddy brown hue.
   • The sky turned a muddy gray before the storm.
   • The artist avoided using muddy colors in her palette.

   ruМутныйesColor apagado o impurofrCouleur terne ou impuredeTrübptCor Turvazh浑浊的arلون عَكِر

   Synonyme: cloudydingydrabdullmurkyturbid

   Antonyme: brightclearpurevivid

4. Clouded liquid B1 formal

   Describes a liquid that is not clear, often containing sediment or particles.

   • The river water looked muddy after the flood.
   • The wine had a muddy appearance due to sediment.
   • He poured out the muddy coffee and made a fresh pot.

   ruМутныйesLíquido turbiofrLiquide troubledeTrübptTurvo (líquido)zh浑浊的arعَكِر

   Synonyme: cloudymurkyopaqueroiledsiltyturbid

   Antonyme: clearcrystallinelimpidtranslucenttransparent

• muddier comparative form
• muddiest superlative form

A verb used to indicate the act of making something unclear, confusing, or dirty, often used figuratively.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия, делающего что-либо неясным, запутанным или грязным, часто используется в переносном смысле.esVerbo que significa ensuciar con barro o lodo, y en sentido figurado, hacer que algo sea confuso, poco claro o complicado; también puede referirse a empañar o manchar algo abstracto como una reputación o un asunto.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de rendre quelque chose trouble, confus ou sale, souvent au sens figuré pour embrouiller une situation ou un propos.deVerb, das bezeichnet, etwas unklar, verworren oder schmutzig zu machen; wird oft im übertragenen Sinn verwendet.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de tornar algo turvo, sujo ou confuso, frequentemente empregado em sentido figurado para deixar uma questão ou situação menos clara.zh动词，指使某物变得浑浊、肮脏，或使某事变得模糊、混乱、难以理解，常用于比喻意义。arفعل يُستخدم للإشارة إلى جعل شيء ما غير واضح أو معقد أو موحل، ويُستعمل كثيرًا بمعنى مجازي.

1. Make dirty with mud B1 formal

   To cover or stain something with mud, making it dirty.

   • The children muddied their shoes while playing in the garden.
   • He accidentally muddied the clean floor with his boots.
   • The rain muddied the path, making it slippery.

   ruИспачкать грязьюesEnsuciar con barrofrSalir avec de la bouedeMit Schlamm beschmutzenptSujar de lamazh使沾上泥arتلطيخ بالطين

   Synonyme: begrimebemirecakedirtymiresmearsoilsplatterstainsully

   Antonyme: cleanpurifywash

2. Cause to become unclear or confused B2 formal

   To make a situation, issue, or idea less clear or more confusing.

   • His vague statements only muddied the discussion.
   • The new evidence muddied the waters of the investigation.
   • Don't muddy the issue with irrelevant details.

   ruЗапутыватьesEnturbiarfrembrouillerdeVerwirrenptConfundirzh使模糊arتعكير الصفاء

   Synonyme: blurcloudcomplicateconfusefogmuddleobfuscateobscure

   Antonyme: clarifyclearelucidateexplainilluminate

3. Make water or liquid turbid B2 formal

   To stir up sediment in a liquid, making it cloudy or unclear.

   • The heavy rain muddied the river water.
   • Walking through the pond muddied the clear water.
   • The storm muddied the lake, reducing visibility.

   ruМутитьesEnturbiar un líquidofrTroubler un liquidedeTrübenptTurvarzh使水变浑浊arتعكير الماء أو السائل

   Synonyme: agitatebefoulchurnclouddirtyfoulroilstir up

   Antonyme: clarifyfilterpurify

• muddied past participle
• muddied past simple
• muddying present participle
• muddies third person singular

Phrasal-Varianten: muddy up