Inky: meaning, definitions and examples

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inky

[ ˈɪŋki ]

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color

Of a color like that of ink; dark, murky.

Synonyms

black, dark, murky

Examples of usage

The sky was inky black as the night fell.
The inky water reflected the moonlight.

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liquid

A black liquid used for writing, drawing, or printing.

Synonyms

ink, pigment, writing fluid

Examples of usage

He dipped his quill pen into the inky bottle.
The inky substance stained the paper.

Translations

Translations of the word "inky" in other languages:

🇵🇹 tinta

🇮🇳 स्याही

🇩🇪 tinten

🇮🇩 tinta

🇺🇦 чорнило

🇵🇱 atrament

🇯🇵 インク

🇫🇷 encre

🇪🇸 tinta

🇹🇷 mürekkep

🇰🇷 잉크

🇸🇦 حبر

🇨🇿 inkoust

🇸🇰 atrament

🇨🇳 墨水

🇸🇮 črnilo

🇮🇸 blek

🇰🇿 сия

🇬🇪 მელანი

🇦🇿 mürekkəb

🇲🇽 tinta

Word origin

The word 'inky' originated from the Middle English word 'inken', which was derived from the Old French word 'enque' meaning 'ink'. The use of 'inky' to describe the color of dark ink dates back to the late 16th century. It has been a popular term for describing dark, murky colors ever since.