Definition

This word describes something that is less clear or more difficult to see through, often because it is dark or cloudy.

Example

The water in the lake became murkier after the storm.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

Have you noticed that the lake looks even murkier than last week?

Yeah, I was surprised by how muddy it seems now.

I wonder what caused it to get so murkier all of a sudden.

Maybe the rain stirred up the sediment from the bottom.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Murkier → It is formed from "murky" (from Middle English "murke", meaning dark or gloomy) and the comparative suffix "-ier" (meaning more). The word "murkier" means more dark or gloomy than something else.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'murky' which means dark or gloomy, and remember that 'murkier' means more dark or gloomy.

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