Definition

The most unclear or dark, often used to describe water or situations that are difficult to understand.

Example

The murkiest waters in the lake made it hard to see the fish swimming below.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

Have you seen the lake after the storm?

Yeah, it looked so murkiest than usual.

I know! It's like you can't see anything underneath.

Exactly, it was really eerie to look at!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Murkiest → It is formed from "murky" (from Middle English *murke*, meaning dark or gloomy) and the superlative suffix "-est" (meaning most). The word "murkiest" means the most dark or gloomy.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'murky' which means dark or gloomy, and remember that 'murkiest' refers to the most dark or gloomy.

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