Smudgy: meaning, definitions and examples

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smudgy

 

[ หˆsmษ™dส’i ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

visual quality

The term 'smudgy' describes something that is marked by stains, smears, or unclear outlines. It is often used to refer to a dirty or unclear appearance, especially in relation to drawing or painting. An image or surface that appears smudgy has irregularities that disrupt its clarity or cleanliness. This adjective conveys a sense of messiness and imperfection.

Synonyms

blurry, dirty, fuzzy, stained, unclear.

Examples of usage

  • The canvas had a smudgy effect after the painter applied too much water.
  • Her handwriting was smudgy because she had just written with a fountain pen.
  • The window was smudgy from the fingerprints of playful children.

Translations

Translations of the word "smudgy" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น manchado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคงเฅเค‚เคงเคฒเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช schmutzig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kotor

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑั€ัƒะดะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ brudny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆฑšใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sale

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sucio

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kirli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋”๋Ÿฌ์šด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุชุณุฎ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลกpinavรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลกpinavรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่‚ฎ่„็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ umazan

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skรญtugur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะปะฐัั‚ะฐะฝา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒ˜แƒœแƒซแƒฃแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รงirkli

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sucio

Etymology

The word 'smudgy' is derived from the noun 'smudge,' which has its origins in the early 19th century, associated with the act of smearing or staining. 'Smudge' itself comes from the Middle English 'smugge,' which means to smear or smudge and is thought to be of imitative origin or possibly related to the Old English 'smลซgan,' meaning 'to obscure or darken.' The suffix '-y' is commonly used in English to form adjectives indicating a quality or condition. Hence, 'smudgy' suggests the characteristic of being marked or affected by a smudge. As art techniques evolved, this term found relevance in creative contexts, particularly in painting and drawing, where artists might intentionally create smudged effects for stylistic purposes.