Smudgy: meaning, definitions and examples
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smudgy
[ หsmษdสi ]
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:
๐ต๐น manchado
๐ฎ๐ณ เคงเฅเคเคงเคฒเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช schmutzig
๐ฎ๐ฉ kotor
๐บ๐ฆ ะฑััะดะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ brudny
๐ฏ๐ต ๆฑใใ
๐ซ๐ท sale
๐ช๐ธ sucio
๐น๐ท kirli
๐ฐ๐ท ๋๋ฌ์ด
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุชุณุฎ
๐จ๐ฟ ลกpinavรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ ลกpinavรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ่ฎ่็
๐ธ๐ฎ umazan
๐ฎ๐ธ skรญtugur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะปะฐััะฐะฝาะฐะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแซแฃแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ รงirkli
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.