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Smudged

Verb / smʌdʒd / Another word for smudged — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The word 'smudged' means to make a mark or stain on something by rubbing or pressing.

Synonyms & similar words

smear blur smudge smutch smeared stained soiled blurred muddled defaced marked splotched spotted tainted besmirched dirty spattered smear streaked splattered dirtied daubed marred discolored

Example sentences

  1. 1. The little boy smudged his painting when he accidentally touched it with wet paint.
  2. 2. I tried to clean the smudged mirror, but the marks wouldn't come off.
  3. 3. My handwriting got smudged because I was writing in a hurry.
  4. 4. The rain smudged the ink on my notes.
  5. 5. The artist intentionally smudged the colors together to create a blurry effect.

Quotes

  • 1. 'A little blot on the page, a smudge that makes the picture human and imperfect.' - Jane Yolen
  • 2. 'Smudges are just the painting's way of showing off.' - Terri Guillemets
  • 3. 'A smudge of green is more important than a smudge of red.' - Pablo Picasso

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