Definition

In a way that is dark, unclear, or difficult to see through.

Example

The water in the lake was murkily colored, making it hard to see the bottom.

Conversation

Did you see that movie we talked about last week?

Yeah, I finally watched it, but the ending was pretty murkily explained.

I know, right? It left me confused about what really happened.

Same here! I wish they had clarified things a bit more.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Murkily → It is formed from "murky" (from Middle English "murke", meaning dark or gloomy) and the suffix "-ly" (meaning in a manner of). The word "murkily" means in a dark or gloomy manner.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'murky' which describes something dark or unclear, and remember that 'murkily' means doing something in a dark or gloomy way.

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