
Murk
Visual Impediment
Used when visibility is hindered, not just any type of darkness.
Lost in the murk of the unlit basement, I fumbled for a light switch.
Natural Occurrences
Often relates to mist or natural conditions rather than artificial settings.
The hikers were wary of the descending murk at twilight.
Emotional Atmosphere
Can be used metaphorically to describe a gloomy or foreboding mood.
The bad news cast a murk over the festivities. Compare with
CloudinessDarkDimGloomHazeObscurityOpacityShadow
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