muddy

• Descreve algo coberto ou cheio de lama ou sujeira; também pode indicar algo turvo, escuro ou pouco claro, como um líquido ou uma cor.

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.

   Lodoso

   • 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.

   Sinônimosboggymarshymirymuckyoozyslimyslushyswampy

   Antônimosdryfirmsolid

2. Dirty and messyA2informal

   Covered with mud or muck; not clean.

   Lamaçalento

   • 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.

   Sinônimosdirtyfilthygrubbymirymuckyoozingslimysloppyslushy

   Antônimoscleanimmaculatespotless

3. Dull or impure colorB1formal

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

   Cor Turva

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscloudydingydrabdullmurkyturbid

   Antônimosbrightclearpurevivid

4. Clouded liquidB1formal

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

   Turvo (líquido)

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscloudymurkyopaqueroiledsiltyturbid

   Antônimosclearcrystallinelimpidtranslucenttransparent

• Verbo 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.

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.

   Sujar de lama

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbegrimebemirecakedirtymiresmearsoilsplatterstainsully

   Antônimoscleanpurifywash

2. Cause to become unclear or confusedB2formal

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

   Confundir

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

   Sinônimosblurcloudcomplicateconfusefogmuddleobfuscateobscure

   Antônimosclarifyclearelucidateexplainilluminate

3. Make water or liquid turbidB2formal

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

   Turvar

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

   Sinônimosagitatebefoulchurnclouddirtyfoulroilstir up

   Antônimosclarifyfilterpurify

Variantes phrasalmuddy up