SLUDGY Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

sludgy

adjective

Definition of sludgy

as in muddy

full of or covered with soft wet earth a sludgy riverbed

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muddy

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Living room furniture does not stand a chance against a shedding dog, a muddy paw or a cat with strong opinions about upholstery.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Oct. 2026
On muddy gravel between the smokestacks and the water, a forklift held what looked like an enormous sack of sand.

— Alec Luhn, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026

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