1 : characterized by a heavy dimness or obscurity caused by or like that caused by overhanging fog or smoke the murky bottom of the lake. 2 : characterized by thickness and heaviness of air : foggy, misty rain poured down from murky skies — Newsweek.

Does murky mean dirty?

The definition of murky is something that is dark, gloomy, or dirty, or something that is not clear and that might involve deception. A pool of dirty water is an example of something that would be described as murky.

What does the word murky mean as it is used in paragraph 2?

1. dark or gloomy. 2. heavy and obscure with smoke, mist, etc.