Muddily: meaning, definitions and examples
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muddily
[ ˈmʌdɪli ]
unclear situation
The term 'muddily' refers to something that is done in a confused or unclear manner. It often describes a state or action that is lacking clarity or precision, leading to ambiguity. This word can be used to characterize thoughts, explanations, or situations that are not straightforward. It often carries a negative connotation, suggesting that clarity has been lost.
Synonyms
confusingly, obscurely, vaguely.
Examples of usage
- The explanation was given muddily, leaving everyone confused.
- He spoke muddily, making it hard to follow his argument.
- The instructions were muddily written, causing many mistakes.
Translations
Translations of the word "muddily" in other languages:
🇵🇹 lamacento
🇮🇳 कीचड़ से भरा हुआ
🇩🇪 schlammig
🇮🇩 berlumpur
🇺🇦 брудно
🇵🇱 błotnisty
🇯🇵 泥だらけの
🇫🇷 boueux
🇪🇸 fangoso
🇹🇷 çamurlu
🇰🇷 진흙투성이의
🇸🇦 موحل
🇨🇿 blátivý
🇸🇰 blatistý
🇨🇳 泥泞的
🇸🇮 blaten
🇮🇸 mýrlent
🇰🇿 балшықты
🇬🇪 ჭუჭყიანი
🇦🇿 palçıqla
🇲🇽 fangoso
Etymology
The word 'muddily' is derived from 'muddy', which originates from the Old English 'myddie', meaning 'mud' or 'dirt'. This Old English term is related to the Germanic root '*mudda', signifying a wet, soft mixture of earth and water. The transformation to an adverbial form, 'muddily', indicates a manner of doing something that is unclear or mixed up, much like the metaphorical association with mud. The use of 'muddily' has evolved to describe not only physical viscosity but also mental clarity and communication. The construction of adverbs in English often involves adding the suffix '-ly' to adjectives, which in this case came from the adjective 'muddy', thus creating a way to modify verbs and describe actions or states that embody the essence of being muddled or unclear.