mirky

• Variante archaïque ou rare de l'adjectif anglais 'murky', signifiant sombre, obscur, trouble ou peu clair.

An obsolete spelling variant of 'murky', meaning dark, gloomy, or obscure.

1. Clouded or unclear (liquids)B2formal

   Describes a liquid that is not clear, often due to suspended particles or sediment.

   trouble (liquide)

   • The river water looked mirky after the heavy rain.
   • She poured a glass of mirky apple juice from the bottle.
   • The pond was too mirky to see the bottom.

   Synonymescloudymuddymurkyroilyturbidunclear

   Antonymesclearcrystal clearlimpidpellucidtransparent

2. Dark or gloomyB2formal

   Describes an environment that is dark, dim, or lacking in light, often creating a somber atmosphere.

   sombre, ténébreux

   • The mirky alley was lit by a single flickering lamp.
   • They walked through the mirky forest as dusk fell.
   • The room felt mirky and oppressive with the curtains drawn.

   Synonymesdarkdimduskygloomymurkyobscureshadowysomber

   Antonymesbrightclearluminousradiantsunny