Smudgy

Pronunciation: /ˈsmʌdʒi/

Definitions of smudgy

adjective a descriptive word that modifies or describes a noun, in this case, 'smudgy' describes something that is marked or blurred by smudges

Example Sentences

A1 The little girl's smudgy fingerprints were all over the window.

A2 I tried to clean my glasses with a tissue, but they ended up even more smudgy.

B1 The artist used charcoal to create a smudgy effect in the background of the painting.

B2 The printer was running out of ink, so the documents came out looking smudgy.

C1 The detective found a smudgy fingerprint on the murder weapon.

C2 The old photograph had become faded and smudgy over time.

Examples of smudgy in a Sentence

formal The printer produced smudgy copies due to a malfunction in the toner cartridge.

informal I accidentally touched the wet paint and left a smudgy mark on the wall.

slang Her makeup was so smudgy after dancing all night at the club.

figurative The artist intentionally created a smudgy effect in the background of the painting to add depth.

Grammatical Forms of smudgy

• past tense: smudged
• plural: smudgies
• comparative: smudgier
• superlative: smudgiest
• present tense: smudge
• future tense: will smudge
• perfect tense: have smudged
• continuous tense: is smudging
• singular: smudgy
• positive degree: smudgy
• infinitive: to smudge
• gerund: smudging
• participle: smudged

Origin and Evolution of smudgy

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'smudgy' is believed to have originated from the Middle English word 'smudgy', which derived from the Old English word 'smudian' meaning to soil or make dirty.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'smudgy' has retained its original meaning of being dirty or soiled, but has also evolved to describe something that is blurred or unclear in appearance.