murk
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /mɜrk/
KK: /mɜrk/
adjective
Definition
Partially or completely dark; having a gloomy or dim quality.
Example
The murk of the fog made it difficult to see the road ahead.
Comparatives & Superlatives
Comparative: murkier
Superlative: murkiest
Conversation
I felt so uneasy walking through that murk in the woods yesterday.
Yeah, it can be really creepy when it’s all dark and gloomy like that.
I could barely see anything, and the sounds made it worse.
For sure! It’s definitely not a place to be alone in that kind of murk.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
dim
gloomy
obscure
Antonyms
bright
clear
luminous
noun
Definition
A state of being dark or cloudy, often making it hard to see clearly.
Example
The murk of the early morning made it difficult to navigate the path.
Conversation
Have you ever walked through the murk at night?
Yeah, it feels a bit eerie sometimes, doesn't it?
Absolutely! It's like the darkness has a life of its own.
Root Explanation
Murk → The word 'murk' originates from Middle English 'murke', which is derived from Old Norse 'myrkr', meaning darkness or gloom. It refers to a state of dimness or obscurity.
Memory Tip
Think of the Old Norse word for darkness ('myrkr') to remember that 'murk' describes a dark or gloomy state.
Visually Confused Words
No commonly confused words.