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Definition of inky

inky

/ˈɪŋ.ki/
ink · y
Adverb:inkily
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1

As dark or black as ink; intensely dark in color or lacking light.

Example

"We looked up at the stars scattered across the inky night sky."

2

Stained, smeared, or covered with ink.

Example

"The student wiped his inky fingers on a paper towel after refilling the fountain pen."

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• Rhymes for inky

• Nearby Words

inkstain
inkstand
inkwell
inky
inland
inland taipan
inlay

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from the noun 'ink' (derived via Old French from Late Latin 'encaustum', meaning purple-red ink used by emperors) combined with the suffix '-y'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Inky. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/inky
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