turbid

/'tə:bid/
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turbid

The river appears turbid after the heavy rain.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Cloudy, murky, or opaque due to suspended matter: Used primarily to describe liquids that are not clear because they contain stirred-up particles or sediment.
    • Confused or muddled in thought or expression: Used in a figurative sense to describe ideas, language, or situations that are unclear, disordered, or obscure.
Usage Examples
  • Describing liquids:
    • The river became turbid after the heavy rain washed soil into it.
    • Do not drink the turbid water from the pond without purifying it first.
  • Describing abstract concepts (figurative):
    • His argument was so turbid and convoluted that no one could follow it.
    • The political situation remains turbid, with no clear resolution in sight.
Advanced Usage
  • "Turbid with": Used to specify the cause of the cloudiness.
    • The stream was turbid with glacial silt.
  • In scientific contexts (e.g., limnology, environmental science), turbidity is a key measurement of water clarity.
    • Scientists measured the turbidity of the lake to assess pollution levels.
Variants and Related Words
  • Turbidity (noun): The quality or state of being turbid; cloudiness.
    • High turbidity can harm aquatic life by blocking sunlight.
  • Turbidly (adverb): In a turbid manner.
    • The thoughts swirled turbidly in his mind.
Synonyms
  • Murky: Dark and gloomy, especially due to thick mist or sediment in water.
  • Cloudy: (Of a liquid) not transparent or clear.
  • Muddy: Covered in or full of mud; (of a liquid) cloudy with mud.
  • Opaque: Not able to be seen through; not transparent. (Note: Often implies a more complete blockage of light than ).
  • Muddled: Confused in thought. (Figurative synonym).
Antonyms
  • Clear: Transparent; unclouded.
  • Limpid: (Of a liquid or the eyes) clear.
  • Lucid: Expressed clearly; easy to understand. (Figurative antonym).
Related Phrases and Idioms
  • Turbid waters: Often used literally for muddy water, but can be a metaphor for a confusing, complex, or dangerous situation.
    • Navigating the turbid waters of international diplomacy requires skill.
  • A turbid mind: A state of mental confusion.
    • Grief left her with a turbid mind, unable to make simple decisions.
turbid

The river appears turbid after the heavy rain.

Adjective
  1. (of liquids) clouded as with sediment
    • a cloudy liquid
    • muddy coffee
    • murky waters

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