What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
dark
Example
It's too dark in here. Can you turn on the lights? [dark: adjective]
Example
She wore a dark dress to the funeral. [dark: adjective]
Example
The movie had a dark and unsettling tone. [dark: adjective]
murky
Example
The river looked murky after the storm. [murky: adjective]
Example
The details of the contract were murky and hard to understand. [murky: adjective]
Example
The politician's past was murky and full of scandals. [murky: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Dark is more commonly used than murky in everyday language. Dark is a common word that covers a wide range of contexts, while murky is less common and often used in specific situations.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between dark and murky?
Both dark and murky are neutral in terms of formality and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
