- Actually muddy: Covered in or full of mud.
> The muddy waters of the river flowed past the village.
- Figurative muddy: Not clear or transparent.
> Shakespeare uses muddy to describe water, weather, language and minds
> The muddy water reflected the trees and sky.
> The muddy colours of the sky indicated a storm was coming.
> The muddy language of the politician made it difficult to understand what he was saying.
> Their minds were muddy with confusion.
- Figurative morally dirty: Tainted or impure.
> The muddy reputation of the politician made it difficult for him to be elected.