Definition of Muddied

1. Adjective. (of color) discolored by impurities; not bright and clear. "Dirty-blonde hair"

Exact synonyms: Dingy, Dirty, Muddy
Similar to: Impure
Derivative terms: Dinge, Dinginess, Muddiness

Definition of Muddied

1. Adjective. Made dirty with muddied. ¹

2. Adjective. Made unclear, obfuscated (generally as part of the phrase muddied the water) ¹

3. Adjective. Made muted of color. ¹

4. Verb. (past of muddy) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Muddied

1. muddy [v] - See also: muddy

Lexicographical Neighbors of Muddied

mudbath
mudbaths
mudbrick
mudbug
mudbugs
mudcap
mudcapped
mudcapping
mudcaps
mudcat
mudcats
mudded
mudder
mudders
muddied (current term)
muddier
muddies
muddiest
muddily
muddiness
muddinesses
mudding
muddle
muddle-headed
muddle through
muddle up
muddled
muddled through
muddlehead

Literary usage of Muddied

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. In Quisling's Shadow: The Memoirs of Vidkun Quisling's First Wife, Alexandra by Alexandra Andreevna Voronine Yourieff, W. George Yourieff, Kirsten A. Seaver (2007)
"... 21 muddied Waters Although Maria's Nansen passport enabled her to leave Russia, she still faced many problems when it came to moving around freely ..."

2. The plays of William Shakspeare, with the corrections and illustr. of by William Shakespeare (1805)
"... when I have held familiarity with fresher clothes; but J am now, cir, muddied in fortune's moat, and smell somewhat strong of her strong displeasure.6 ..."

3. In Quisling's Shadow: The Memoirs of Vidkun Quisling's First Wife, Alexandra by Alexandra Andreevna Voronine Yourieff, W. George Yourieff, Kirsten A. Seaver (2007)
"... 21 muddied Waters Although Maria's Nansen passport enabled her to leave Russia, she still faced many problems when it came to moving around freely ..."

4. The plays of William Shakspeare, with the corrections and illustr. of by William Shakespeare (1805)
"... when I have held familiarity with fresher clothes; but J am now, cir, muddied in fortune's moat, and smell somewhat strong of her strong displeasure.6 ..."

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