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muddily

/ˈmʌd.ɪ.li/
mud · di · ly
Adjective:muddy
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• adverb

1

In a confused, indistinct, or poorly organized manner; lacking clarity or precision in thought, expression, or sound.

Example

"The philosophical argument was so muddily expressed that the audience struggled to follow the speaker's main point."

2

In a manner covered with, full of, or resembling mud; turbidly or dingily.

Example

"After three days of torrential rain, the swollen creek flowed muddily through the bottom of the valley."

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• Rhymes for muddily

• Nearby Words

mudbank
mudbath
mudbrick
muddily
muddiness
mudding
muddle

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Muddily. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/muddily
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