Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
roily
adjective
ˈrɔɪli
Definition
Roily refers to a state of being muddy or turbulent, often used to describe water that is disturbed or stirred up.
Examples
- The river was roily after the heavy rain, making fishing nearly impossible.
- After the storm, the normally clear lake became roily and brown.
- He sailed his boat through the roily waters, battling against the waves.
Meaning
The term often describes a body of water that is churned up, making it difficult to see through, typically due to wind or movement.
Synonyms
- turbulent
- choppy
- muddy
- agitated
- rough
