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murkily

/ˈmɜː.kɪ.li/

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adverb

/ˈmɜː.kɪ.li/C2formal
  • ruНаречие, означающее «тёмным, тусклым или мрачным образом» или «способом, который является неясным, запутанным или трудным для понимания». Может описывать как буквальную физическую темноту, так и переносную двусмысленность или неопределённость.

An adverb meaning "in a dark, dim, or gloomy manner" or "in a way that is obscure, unclear, or difficult to understand." It can describe both literal physical darkness and figurative ambiguity or vagueness.

  1. In a dark or gloomy mannerC1formal

    In a way that is dark, dim, or difficult to see through, often due to fog, smoke, or water.

    ruМутно

    • The path ahead was murkily lit by a single lantern.
    • He could see the bottom of the lake only murkily through the algae.
    • The city skyline appeared murkily through the smog.

    Synonymsdarklydimlygloomilymistilynebulouslyobscurely

    Antonymsbrightlyclearly

  2. In an unclear or obscure mannerC2formal

    In a way that is vague, confusing, or difficult to understand.

    ruНеясно

    • The politician spoke murkily about his plans for reform.
    • The instructions were murkily written, leaving everyone confused.
    • She remembered the events of that night only murkily.

    Synonymsambiguouslydimlyindistinctlyobscurelyopaquelyunclearlyvaguely

    Antonymsclearlylucidlyplainly

Forms
  • more murkily comparative form
  • most murkily superlative form
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