muddy

• Qui est couvert ou rempli de boue ; sale, trouble ou peu clair.

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

1. Soft and watery soilA2formal

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

   boueux

   • 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.

   Synonymesboggymarshymirymuckyoozyslimyslushyswampy

   Antonymesdryfirmsolid

2. Dirty and messyA2informal

   Covered with mud or muck; not clean.

   Boueux, sale

   • 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.

   Synonymesdirtyfilthygrubbymirymuckyoozingslimysloppyslushy

   Antonymescleanimmaculatespotless

3. Dull or impure colorB1formal

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

   Couleur terne ou impure

   • 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.

   Synonymescloudydingydrabdullmurkyturbid

   Antonymesbrightclearpurevivid

4. Clouded liquidB1formal

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

   Liquide trouble

   • 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.

   Synonymescloudymurkyopaqueroiledsiltyturbid

   Antonymesclearcrystallinelimpidtranslucenttransparent

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de rendre quelque chose trouble, confus ou sale, souvent au sens figuré pour embrouiller une situation ou un propos.

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

1. Make dirty with mudB1formal

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

   Salir avec de la boue

   • 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.

   Synonymesbegrimebemirecakedirtymiresmearsoilsplatterstainsully

   Antonymescleanpurifywash

2. Cause to become unclear or confusedB2formal

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

   embrouiller

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

   Synonymesblurcloudcomplicateconfusefogmuddleobfuscateobscure

   Antonymesclarifyclearelucidateexplainilluminate

3. Make water or liquid turbidB2formal

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

   Troubler un liquide

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

   Synonymesagitatebefoulchurnclouddirtyfoulroilstir up

   Antonymesclarifyfilterpurify

Variantes phrasalmuddy up