Murkily: meaning, definitions and examples
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murkily
[ หmษห.kษช.li ]
used in writing or speech
In a murky or unclear manner.
Synonyms
ambiguously, obscurely, vaguely.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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murkily |
Used when describing something that is not clear or is hard to see, often used to describe physical conditions or figuratively to refer to unclear situations.
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obscurely |
Used when something is not clear or hidden, often related to language or meanings that are hard to understand. Can also imply something is not well-known or is indirectly referenced.
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vaguely |
Used to describe something that is not clear in shape, size, or meaning; lacking in detail or precision.
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ambiguously |
Used when something is open to more than one interpretation; unclear or inexact because a choice between alternatives has not been made.
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Examples of usage
- He described the situation murkily, leaving us confused.
- The details of the contract were presented murkily, making it difficult to understand.
- The reasons for his resignation were explained murkily, raising suspicions.
- The company's financial statements were prepared murkily, leading to doubts about their accuracy.
- The truth was hidden behind murkily worded statements.
Translations
Translations of the word "murkily" in other languages:
๐ต๐น obscuramente
๐ฎ๐ณ เคงเฅเคเคงเคฒเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช trรผbe
๐ฎ๐ฉ keruh
๐บ๐ฆ ัะตะผะฝะพ
๐ต๐ฑ mฤtnie
๐ฏ๐ต ๆๆงใซ
๐ซ๐ท sombrement
๐ช๐ธ turbio
๐น๐ท bulanฤฑk bir ลekilde
๐ฐ๐ท ํ๋ฆฌ๊ฒ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจุดูู ุบุงู ุถ
๐จ๐ฟ kalnฤ
๐ธ๐ฐ nejasne
๐จ๐ณ ๆจก็ณๅฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ motno
๐ฎ๐ธ รณdรฝrt
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑาฑะปัาฃาัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแฃแฅแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ bulanฤฑq
๐ฒ๐ฝ turbio
Etymology
The word "murkily" is derived from the adjective "murky," which has been in use since the 16th century. The base word "murk" comes from Middle English "mirke," which means dark or gloomy. Over time, the adverb form "murkily" was formed to describe actions or situations done in a murky or unclear manner.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #42,243, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.
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