Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

turbid

adjective
/ˈtɜːr.bɪd/
Definition
Not clear or transparent due to stirred-up sediment or muddy water.
Examples
  • The river was turbid after the heavy rainfall.
  • She stirred the coffee, making it turbid with cream and sugar.
  • In the turbid waters of the lake, it was hard to see any fish.
Meaning
Turbid describes a liquid that is cloudy or opaque. It often refers to water that has become muddy from sediment or other particles.
Synonyms
  • Opaque
  • Cloudy
  • Murky
  • Unclear