What does mirksome mean?
Mirksome means (obsolete) Dark; gloomy; murky..
Mirksome
/ˈmɜɹksəm/ · adjective
Meaning
(obsolete) Dark; gloomy; murky..
Example Sentences
Then to her yron wagon she betakes, / And with her beares the fowle welfavourd witch: / Through mirksome aire her ready way she makes.
And there, in silence deaf and mirksome shade, / His characters and circles vain he made.
Synonyms for mirksome
Antonyms for mirksome
Related Words
Word Forms
- more mirksome
- most mirksome
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for mirksome?
Common synonyms include cimmerian, dingy, tenebrous.
What is the opposite of mirksome?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use mirksome in a sentence?
Then to her yron wagon she betakes, / And with her beares the fowle welfavourd witch: / Through mirksome aire her ready way she makes.
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