inky

[ˈɪŋki]

inky Definition

• 1. of or like ink, especially in color
• 2. covered or stained with ink

Using inky: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "inky" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The inky sky was filled with stars.

• Example

  She wrote a letter with an inky pen.

• Example

  The squid released an inky substance to escape from the predator.

inky Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for inky

• black
• dark
• ebony
• sable
• jet-black

Antonyms for inky

• colorful
• bright
• vivid

Phrases with inky

• inky blackness

  a very dark and black color, resembling the color of ink

  Example

  The inky blackness of the night was only interrupted by the faint light of the stars.

• inky fingers

  fingers that are stained with ink, usually from writing or drawing

  Example

  After hours of writing, she had inky fingers that left marks on everything she touched.

• inky water

  water that is dark and murky, often due to pollution or other contaminants

  Example

  The river was once clear, but now it's filled with inky water that smells terrible.

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Summary: inky in Brief

The word 'inky' [ˈɪŋki] describes something that is similar to ink, either in color or because it is covered in ink. It can be used to describe the darkness of the night sky or the color of a squid's ink. Phrases such as 'inky blackness' and 'inky fingers' are also commonly used.