Inky: meaning, definitions and examples

See 'inky' description above.

Use 'dark' to describe a lack of light in an environment, or to indicate something gloomy or morally questionable. It can be more general and less intense than 'black'.

• The room was dark and silent.
• The novel has dark themes.

Use 'black' as a general term to describe the color which lacks brightness entirely, commonly used in various contexts to describe objects, moods, or situations.

• He wore a black suit to the event.
• She felt a black cloud of sadness over her.

Use 'murky' to describe something that is dark, gloomy, and not clear, often associated with water or situations that are difficult to understand. It has a negative connotation.

• The river was murky and polluted.
• His past is murky and full of secrets.

Similar to 'inky,' but this variation is less common and used primarily for artistic or descriptive purposes.

• The artist used an inky substance to create abstract shapes.
• Her drawings had an inky quality that made them unique.

Commonly used to refer to the actual liquid used in pens, printers, or other writing devices.

• I need to buy more black ink for my printer.
• The ink in my pen is running out.

An older, more formal term for ink, often used in historical or specific niche contexts.

• The antique pen still had some writing fluid left in its reservoir.
• He carefully filled his fountain pen with writing fluid.

Typically used in scientific, artistic, or cosmetic contexts to describe a substance that gives color to materials.

• The pigment in the paint gave it a rich, deep hue.
• Certain pigments in the skin protect against UV radiation.