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adjective

Definition of smudgednext
as in stained
not clean every copy of the book that the store had was smudged

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smudged

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verb

past tense of smudge
as in blackened
to make dirty she accidentally smudged her collar with the lipstick

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for smudged
  1. blackened
  2. dusty
  3. filthy
  4. muddy
  5. dirty
  6. black
Adjective
  • In its time open, fueled by fans of its blackened mahi and buttery lobster rolls, owner Mike Smith has expanded his footprint, moving into a larger stall in the popular food hall — which has allowed for a menu expansion, as well.
    Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Dec. 2022
  • There are no glamorous furnishings — just a French window, its blackened panes suggesting the dark of night.
    Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2022
Definition of blackened
Adjective
  • For her debut spring 2025 collection, Waksal worked with lightweight and fluid materials in neutral tones (black, ivory, dusty gray, bone, army green and white) across mix-and-match styles that can easily move and be layered.
    Emily Mercer, WWD, 20 Nov. 2024
  • Lioness is operating at a larger scale than the other Sheridan series, with heroes who are trying to (in their view) save the entire world from collapse, not just their dusty hometowns.
    Noel Murray, Vulture, 18 Nov. 2024
Definition of dusty
Adjective
  • These dogs often come from cramped, filthy mills, without sufficient veterinary care, food, water or socialization.
    Lisa Bloch, The Mercury News, 19 Nov. 2024
  • The O’Haras happen to move in next door to him. Frothy and often filthy without being brainless (send thanks across the Atlantic for that good British dialogue), this is escapism done right.
    Judy Berman, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024
Definition of filthy
Adjective
  • The expansive interview-laden liner notes and fly-on-the-wall session tapes provide illuminating context, and Sean’s mixes render tracks originally made for the muddy mono of AM radio in vital clarity for the AirPod era.
    Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 21 Nov. 2024
  • In front of them, there’s a massive number 40 carved deep into a field, creating a dirty, muddy obstacle course.
    Emma Sharpe, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
Definition of muddy
Adjective
  • That was two years ago, and already, the clunky GAN looks dated, the dolls glitchy and dirty, their eyes misaligned.
    Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 27 Nov. 2024
  • If your grill grates are particularly dirty and difficult to clean, remove them and clean them using a pressure washer.
    Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of dirty
Adjective
  • He was last seen wearing a tan shirt, tan pants, black, red and white Nike’s and a jacket.
    The Enquirer, The Enquirer, 21 Nov. 2024
  • Macie Banks Macie Banks wore a glittery black lace pantsuit over a black tube top and black shorts.
    Ada Tseng, WWD, 20 Nov. 2024
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