adjective
smudged
Smudged (adjective) means Blurred or smeared, typically from being rubbed or handled while wet. Example: “His signature was smudged and barely legible.”
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Blurred or smeared, typically from being rubbed or handled while wet.
"His signature was smudged and barely legible."
How to use smudged
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes ink, paint, or makeup that has been rubbed into a blur.
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What does “smudged” mean?
The word “smudged” means blurred or smeared, typically from being rubbed or handled while wet. In plain terms, describes ink, paint, or makeup that has been rubbed into a blur.
How do you use “smudged” in a sentence?
Here is “smudged” used in a sentence: “His signature was smudged and barely legible.”
What part of speech is “smudged”?
“Smudged” is an adjective.
What is the meaning of smudged?
"smudged" (adjective) means blurred or smeared, typically from being rubbed or handled while wet.
