Finesentence logo

Miry: meaning, definitions and examples

๐ŸŒฟ
Add to dictionary

miry

 

[ หˆmษชri ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

related to peace

The term 'miry' is often used in a poetic or literary context to describe a state or condition that is peaceful or tranquil. It evokes a sense of calmness and serenity, often associated with nature or a peaceful scene. This word can also imply a gentle, soothing quality that promotes rest and relaxation. It is less commonly used in everyday conversation but can be found in more formal or artistic language.

Synonyms

calm, peaceful, serene, soothing, tranquil

Examples of usage

  • The miry stillness of the lake at dawn.
  • She felt a miry peace settle over her as she meditated.
  • The miry gardens were a sanctuary for the weary.
  • He wrote about the miry moments of life, finding beauty in simplicity.

Translations

Translations of the word "miry" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น paz

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคถเคพเค‚เคคเคฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Frieden

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ perdamaian

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะธั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pokรณj

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅนณๅ’Œ (ใธใ„ใ‚)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท paix

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ paz

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท barฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ‰ํ™” (pyeonghwa)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณู„ุงู… (salam)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mรญr

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ mier

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ’Œๅนณ (hรฉpรญng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ mir

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ friรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะตะนะฑั–ั‚ัˆั–ะปั–ะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒจแƒ•แƒ˜แƒ“แƒแƒ‘แƒ (mshvidoba)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sรผlh

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ paz

Etymology

The word 'miry' is derived from the Old English term 'mire,' which means mud or swamp. Historically, 'miry' was used to describe physical conditions of wet, muddy land, but over time, its usage expanded into more abstract realms. The transition from a literal to a metaphorical sense reflects how language evolves. In Middle English, 'miry' began to denote not only the state of being muddy but also connotations of peace and tranquility as people associated calm rural landscapes with miry conditions. Such poetic uses became prominent in literature, where the word evoked imagery of tranquility and quietude. Thus, 'miry' captures not only the essence of a physical state but also a deeper emotional resonance related to peace and serenity. Today, while it remains a less common term, it still finds usage in poetic, literary, and descriptive contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,662 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.