Synonyms of sludge

sludge

noun

ˈsləj 

1

as in mud

soft wet earth

after a day of heavy rain, the fairgrounds had turned into pure sludge

Synonyms & Similar Words

• mud
• muck
• gravel
• ooze
• silt
• sand
• slime
• mire
• dirt
• clay
• slush
• guck
• slop
• soil
• gumbo
• loam
• humus

2

as in corn

something (as a work of literature or music) that is too sentimental

I can't bring myself to read that sludge

Synonyms & Similar Words

• corn
• goo
• mush
• rubbish
• soap opera
• slush
• schmaltz
• claptrap
• tripe
• drivel

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of sludge

Inline water filters can be installed and are widely used to trap dirt, debris, and sludge. — Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 3 July 2026

This brings us to the point that while the project focused on coffee grounds, the technology can be applied to a wide range of high-moisture organic waste, including food waste, agricultural residues, and even sewage sludge. — New Atlas, 1 July 2026

After removing the carcasses, spray the surface with a garden hose or pressure washer to remove wings and other insect parts, sludge, and stains. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 29 June 2026

The 29-year-old has arrived at Rolling Stone’s office in distressed cutoff denim shorts and custom boots self-designed to look like she’s been trekking through sludge à la Kate Moss at Glastonbury 2005. — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 17 June 2026