What does MIRKY mean?

mirky

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Dark, gloomy, or murky.

Pronunciation (US): /ˈmɜrki/

Pronunciation (UK): /ˈmɜːki/

Origin and Usage: The word "mirky" is derived from the Middle English word "mirke" which means dark or gloomy. It has been used in English literature since the 14th century. The word is commonly used to describe something that is dark, gloomy, or murky.

Synonyms: Dark, gloomy, murky, shadowy, dim, dusky, cloudy, overcast, somber.

Related Words: murky, murks, mirks.

Example Sentences:

• The mirky waters of the lake made swimming dangerous.
• The mirky sky made it difficult to see the stars.
• The room was mirky and smelled of dampness.
• The mirky atmosphere of the city was oppressive.
• The mirky depths of the forest were eerie and unsettling.