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单词 smudging
释义

smudge

1 of 2

verb

ˈsməj How to pronounce smudge (audio)
smudged; smudging

transitive verb

1
a
: to make a smudge on
b
: to soil as if by smudging
2
a
: to rub, daub, or wipe in a smeary manner
b
: to make indistinct : blur
smudged the writing
3
: to smoke or protect by means of a smudge

intransitive verb

1
: to make a smudge
2
: to become smudged

smudge

2 of 2

noun

1
a
: a blurry spot or streak
b
: an immaterial stain
cleanse him of every last smudge of impropriety Richard Hanser
c
: an indistinct mass : blur
2
: a smoldering mass placed on the windward side (as to protect from frost)
3
: a bid of four in pitch that if made wins the game
smudgily
ˈsmə-jə-lē How to pronounce smudge (audio)
adverb
smudginess
ˈsmə-jē-nəs How to pronounce smudge (audio)
noun
smudgy
ˈsmə-jē How to pronounce smudge (audio)
adjective

Synonyms

Verb

  • befoul
  • begrime
  • bemire
  • besmirch
  • blacken
  • daub
  • dirty
  • distain [archaic]
  • foul
  • gaum [dialect]
  • grime
  • mire
  • muck
  • muddy
  • smirch
  • soil
  • stain
  • sully

Noun

  • blot
  • brand
  • onus
  • slur
  • smirch
  • spot
  • stain
  • stigma
  • taint
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Example Sentences

Verb Don't smudge the picture with your dirty hands! His face was smudged with grease. Noun His hand left a grimy smudge on the wall. the president's spouse must not have the slightest smudge of scandal
Recent Examples on the Web
Verb
The creamy black glides on with ease and doesn't smudge, feather, or fade. Allure Editors, Allure, 13 Sep. 2022 With all the eyeliner trends happening today—from the kitten-eye and double-winged liner to the transparent effect—mastering your look means keeping your makeup bag stashed with formulas that don't crease, smudge, or melt down your face midday. Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 31 Aug. 2022 To create a grungy smokey eye, draw it on your lash line — top and bottom — and then use your finger to smudge it. Jessica Ourisman, Allure, 22 Aug. 2022 Hardly the show-off that Guitar Hero might have trained him to be, Lacy uses his instrumental expertise to smudge the lines between warm and sad, comforting and strange. Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 17 Aug. 2022 Thanks to the creamy formula, the brush can be used to smudge the product to create a smokey effect or clean up any mishaps. Nerisha Penrose, ELLE, 27 July 2022 With a construction team in place, the couple began designing bathrooms and kitchens that would smudge the perceptual line between the centuries. Sarah Medford, WSJ, 28 July 2022 There's a lot to love about Glossier's Lash Slick, from an applicator with tiny bristles that coat each lash hair for natural volume to a weightless formula that doesn't clump or smudge. ELLE, 29 Apr. 2022 The formula is packed with moisturizing aloe vera and vitamin E—and doesn't run, smudge, or drip down your face during a hot day. Ana Escalante, Glamour, 8 June 2022
Noun
Founded by Priyanka Ganjoo, Kulfi seeks to empower the South Asian community through representation, and the brand's long-lasting, smudge-proof eyeliner is an absolute beauty must-have. Corinne Sullivan, Woman's Day, 16 Sep. 2022 This mascara is also smudge-proof, water-resistant, and comes in brown or black. Daisy Maldonado, SELF, 13 Sep. 2022 Without makeup, except a smudge of leftover eyeliner, Wilde looks more like a film student than one of Hollywood’s up-and-coming directors. Elizabeth Wagmeister, Variety, 25 Aug. 2022 Now, the iconic space telescope has once again broken that record, capturing a red smudge of a galaxy estimated to be 35 billion light-years away. Joshua Hawkins, BGR, 3 Aug. 2022 More to Know: A waterproof, smudge-resistant gel pigment formulated for up to 16-hour wear. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 2 Sep. 2022 Available in ten playful hues, this liner is smudge-proof, water-resistant, and has a pointy tip for extra sharp cat eyes or detailed graphic designs. Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 26 Aug. 2022 The stainless steel refrigerator also has a smudge-resistant finish and comes in a counter-depth model. Rachel Klein, Popular Mechanics, 22 Aug. 2022 For now, though, the most distant galaxy in question is just a red smudge in James Webb’s first data. Joshua Hawkins, BGR, 3 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Verb

Middle English smogen

First Known Use

Verb

15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a

Noun

circa 1774, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

smudge 1 of 2

noun

ˈsməj How to pronounce smudge (audio)
1
: a blurred spot or streak : smear
2
: a smoky fire (as to drive away mosquitoes)

smudge

2 of 2

verb

smudged; smudging
: to soil or blur by rubbing or smearing

smudging

verb

present participle of smudge
as in staining
to make dirty she accidentally smudged her collar with the lipstick

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • staining
  • blackening
  • dirtying
  • messing
  • soiling
  • mucking
  • daubing
  • muddying
  • besmirching
  • sullying
  • griming
  • fouling
  • discoloring
  • contaminating
  • smirching
  • distaining
  • miring
  • befouling
  • polluting
  • gauming
  • begriming
  • tainting
  • bemiring
  • muddling
  • defiling
  • jumbling
  • crocking
  • disarranging
  • disordering
  • disheveling
  • draggling
  • confusing
  • dishevelling
  • disarraying
  • collying

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • cleaning
  • cleansing
  • purging
  • purifying
  • wiping
  • brushing
  • dusting
  • scrubbing
  • decontaminating
  • washing
  • sweeping
  • mopping
  • rinsing
  • disinfecting
  • sanitizing
  • brightening
  • laundering
  • scouring
  • freshening
  • renewing
  • deodorizing
  • straightening (up)
  • sprucing (up)
  • dry-cleaning
  • tidying (up)
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