Turbid

Pronunciation: /ˈtɜːrbɪd/

Turbid (adj)

  1. Not clear; full of small particles so light cannot pass through easily.
  2. Not clear or easy to understand; confused or lacking clear meaning.
  3. Having a cloudy, milky appearance caused by suspended matter in a liquid.

Examples

  • The river water was turbid, so we could not see inside.
  • After the storm, the lake became turbid and looked muddy.

Turbid (adjective)

Examples

  • The river looks turbid after the storm.
  • The water becomes turbid when the sand stirs.