Main Entry: ¹mud·dy

Pronunciation: \ˈmə-dē\

Function: adjective

Inflected Form(s): mud·di·er; mud·di·est

Date: 15th century

1 : morally impure : base
2 a : full of or covered with mud b : characteristic or suggestive of mud <a muddy flavor> <muddy colors> c : turbid with sediment
3 a : lacking in clarity or brightness : cloudy, dull <a muddy recording> <eyes muddy with sleep> b : obscure in meaning : muddled, confused <muddy thinking>

— mud·di·ly \ˈmə-də-lē\ adverb

— mud·di·ness \ˈmə-dē-nəs\ noun