What is another word for murkily?

Pronunciation: [mˈɜːkilɪ] (IPA)

The word "murkily" means unclear, obscure or indistinctly. Some of its synonyms are dimly, hazily, vaguely, foggily, shadowily, and opaquely. These words suggest a lack of clarity in context to vision or understanding. "Dimly" and "hazily" refer more to the lack of brightness, while "vaguely" and "foggily" signify a lack of sharpness or conciseness. "Shadowily" refers more to the presence of darkness, and "opaquely" suggests complete obscurity. These synonyms are useful for writers and speakers who want to add more nuance and variety to their vocabulary and to express a sense of uncertainty or vagueness regarding a particular subject.

What are the hypernyms for Murkily?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the opposite words for murkily?

Murkily is an adverb that describes something that is unclear, hazy or confused. Some antonyms for murkily could be clarity, transparency, or lucidity. When something is clear, it is vivid, transparent and easy to comprehend. Transparency means being open and truthful, without any ambiguity. Lucidity refers to understanding something that is easily understandable or straightforward. Other antonyms for murkily could be brightness, illumination, and enlightenment. These words suggest that something is bright, clear, or illuminated, providing a clear insight into a topic. When a concept is explained clearly, the listener should be able to understand it without confusion or doubt.

Usage examples for Murkily

He had always smarted under the scoring Ray had given him in Arizona, and he saw, or murkily thought he saw, a chance to say a stinging thing.
"Marion's Faith."
Charles King
However dark the prospect may be, Jeeves, however murkily the storm clouds may seem to gather, a keen eye can usually discern the blue bird.
"Right Ho, Jeeves"
P. G. Wodehouse
I turned the light out after launching the boat but my eyes have not recovered yet; it is murkily black.
"The Lost Kafoozalum"
Pauline Ashwell

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