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MURKILY
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Dictionary entry overview: What does murkily mean?
• MURKILY (adverb)
The adverb MURKILY has 2 senses:
1. unclearly; opaquely
2. with a dim light
Familiarity information: MURKILY used as an adverb is rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Unclearly; opaquely
Context example:
murkily expressed ideas
Pertainym:
murky ((of liquids) clouded as with sediment)
Sense 2
Meaning:
With a dim light
Synonyms:
dimly; murkily
Context example:
a dimly lit room
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