Murky and Smudgy

Murky

Murky adjective - Filled with or dimmed by fine particles (as of dust or water) in suspension.
Usage example: skies made murky from the smoke of forest fires that were many miles to the west

Smudgy and murky are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Smudgy" instead an adjective "Murky".

Nearby Words: murk, murkily

Smudgy

Smudgy adjective - Smeared with something that soils or stains; these words are often used in combination.
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Murky and smudgy are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Murky" instead an adjective "Smudgy".

Nearby Words: smudge, smudged, smudging
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