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