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tur·bid

turbid

 
 
pronunciation:
tuhr bihd
features:
Word Combinations (adjective), Word Parts
part of speech: adjective
definition 1: clouded or murky because of stirred-up particles or sediment; muddy.
Fish weren't visible in the turbid water.
synonyms:
cloudy, murky, roiled, unclear
antonyms:
limpid
similar words:
impure, muddied, muddy, opaque
definition 2: thick, dense, or dark, as clouds, mist, or smoke.
The sky was filled with turbid dust clouds.
synonyms:
dense, soupy, thick
antonyms:
clear, limpid
similar words:
dark, murky
definition 3: in a state of confusion; muddled; disturbed.
His mind was filled with turbid thoughts, and he was unable to answer her question.
synonyms:
confused, disturbed, jumbled, muddled, murky
antonyms:
clear
similar words:
agitated, cloudy, disconnected, disjointed, foggy, fuzzy, hazy, mixed-up, muddy, troubled, unclear
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derivations: turbidly (adv.), turbidity (n.), turbidness (n.)
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