Muddied (Adjective)
Meaning
(of color) discolored by impurities; not bright and clear; "dirty" is often used in combination; "a dirty (or dingy) white"; "the muddied grey of the sea"; "muddy colors"; "dirty-green walls"; "dirty-blonde hair".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The muddied grey of the sea was a stark contrast to the bright blue of the sky.
- The dirty-blonde hair of the child was a testament to her love of playing outside.
- The walls of the old apartment were a dirty-green color, a result of years of neglect.
- The artist's use of muddied colors gave the painting a sense of melancholy and despair.
- The once-pristine white of the shirt was now a muddied grey, stained with dirt and grime.