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
