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murkily

/ˈmɝː.kɪ.li/
mur · ki · ly
Adjective:murky
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• adverb

1

In a dark, gloomy, cloudy, or thick manner that makes it difficult to see through.

Example

"The streetlamps glowed murkily through the dense evening fog along the harbor."

2

In an obscure, ambiguous, or morally questionable manner that is difficult to understand or lacks transparency.

Example

"The financial origins of the offshore holding company were murkily explained in the audit report."

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• Rhymes for murkily

• Nearby Words

murghab
muriqui
murk
murkily
murkiness
murky
murmur

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the adjective 'murky' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'; 'murk' derives from Middle English 'mirke', borrowed from Old Norse 'myrkr', meaning dark or gloomy.

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