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MUDDIED

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does muddied mean? 

MUDDIED (adjective)
  The adjective MUDDIED has 1 sense:

1. (of color) discolored by impurities; not bright and clearplay

  Familiarity information: MUDDIED used as an adjective is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


MUDDIED (adjective)


Sense 1

Meaning:

(of color) discolored by impurities; not bright and clear

Synonyms:

dingy; dirty; muddied; muddy

Context example:

dirty-blonde hair

Similar:

impure (combined with extraneous elements)


 Context examples 


The pursuit was renewed, till the water was again muddied.

(Love of Life and Other Stories, by Jack London)



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