What does ROILY mean?

**Parts of Speech:** Adjective **Definition:** Roily refers to something that is turbid, cloudy, or muddy, especially water or liquid. **Pronunciations:** - US: /ˈrɔɪli/ - UK: /ˈrɔɪli/ **Origin and Usage:** The word "roily" is believed to have originated in the United States in the late 19th century and is derived from the word "roil," which means to make a liquid cloudy or muddy. It is commonly used to describe water that is stirred up by currents or wind, resulting in a cloudy or muddy appearance. **Synonyms:** turbid, cloudy, muddy, murky, unsettled **Related Words:** dirty, cloudy, murky, muddy, turbid **Example Sentences:** - The roily waters of the river made it difficult to see the bottom. - After the storm, the ocean was roily and dangerous for swimmers. - The roily liquid in the glass made it difficult to see the contents.