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Another word for smudgy

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• adjective (Context 1)

Marked with or resembling a smudge; smeared, blurry, or indistinct in outline.

Usage Example

"The detective carefully examined the smeared fingerprints left on the glass window."

Strongest
smeared
smudged
blurry
Strong
blurred
blotchy
smeary
soiled

Opposites of smudgy

The opposite of smudgy shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

clear
clean
crisp
sharp
spotless
distinct
See all opposites of smudgy

• Nearby Words

smudge
smudgeless
smudging
smudgy
smug
smuggle
smuggler

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Smudgy. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/smudgy
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