Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
mirk
noun, adjective
/mɪrk/
Definition
Mirk refers to darkness or gloom, often used to describe an area that is dimly lit or obscured.
Examples
- The forest was draped in mirk as the sun dipped below the horizon.
- In the mirk of the night, the path was almost impossible to see.
- She felt a sense of mirk enveloping her as she walked through the abandoned house.
Meaning
The term ‘mirk’ conveys a sense of obscurity and shadow, often evoking a mood of uncertainty or foreboding.
Synonyms
- gloom
- darkness
- shadow
- dimness
- twilight
