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murkily

adv · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adv

Meaning 1

In a murky way.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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2

adverb

Meaning 2

with a dim light

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • a dimly lit room

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: dimly

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3

adverb

Meaning 3

unclearly; opaquely

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • murkily expressed ideas

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History

Etymology

Etymology tree English murky Middle English -ly English -ly English murkily From murky + -ly.