(of liquids) clouded as with sediment; "a cloudy liquid"; "muddy coffee"; "murky waters"
Used in a Sentence
mirky
How to use mirky in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for mirky.
Editorial note
> they did have a history of using illegal chemical weapons during the Iran-Iraq WarIt's a but mirky there.
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Quick take
(of liquids) clouded as with sediment; "a cloudy liquid"; "muddy coffee"; "murky waters"
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of mirky gathered in one view.
dark or gloomy; "a murky dungeon"; "murky rooms lit by smoke-blackened lamps"
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for mirky.
adjective
(of liquids) clouded as with sediment; "a cloudy liquid"; "muddy coffee"; "murky waters"
adjective
dark or gloomy; "a murky dungeon"; "murky rooms lit by smoke-blackened lamps"
See also: murky
Example sentences
> they did have a history of using illegal chemical weapons during the Iran-Iraq WarIt's a but mirky there.
In that case, I think they meant to say: "known unknowns"Perhaps this is just semantics but I have always thought of "unknown unknowns" as being in that mirky realm of "every single possible thing".Perhaps I should have been more charitable and less pedantic, which is honestly hard for me to do when I see someone passionately argue against something I thought was a scientific consensus.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.
How do you use mirky in a sentence?
> they did have a history of using illegal chemical weapons during the Iran-Iraq WarIt's a but mirky there.
What does mirky mean?
(of liquids) clouded as with sediment; "a cloudy liquid"; "muddy coffee"; "murky waters"
What part of speech is mirky?
mirky is commonly used as adjective.