Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

smudgy

Adjective
/ˈsmʌdʒi/
Definition
Marked by smudges or stains; unclear in appearance.
Examples
  • The smudgy fingerprints on the window made it hard to see outside.
  • She tried to clean the smudgy ink from the page, but it had already dried.
  • He noticed the smudgy paint on the canvas after his little sister touched it.
Meaning
Smudgy refers to something that has been smeared or has spots on it, giving it a blurred or dirty look. It is often used to describe marks on paper or surfaces that make them less clear.
Synonyms
  • blurred
  • dirty
  • smudged
  • fuzzy
  • stained