Inky — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun adjective /ˈiŋk/

Meaning & Definition of Inky

Inky (noun)

  1. a colored usually liquid material for writing and printing
  2. the black protective secretion of a cephalopod
  3. publicity
  4. a mushroom (genus Coprinopsis, especially C. atramentaria) whose pileus deliquesces into an inky fluid after the spores have matured —called also ink cap

Inky (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in dark, dusky

    similar: dark, dusky, black, ebony, pitch-black, pitch-dark, pitchy, raven, sable, blackish, brunet
    opposite: white, bright, brilliant, light, pale, palish

  2. as in murky, muddled

    similar: muddied, muddled, murky, puddled, sludgy, dingy, filmy, hazy, scummy, unfiltered, opaque, cloudy, muddy, riley, roiled, turbid
    opposite: clear, crystal clear, crystalline, clarified, filtered, purified, colorless, transparent, uncolored

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Inky

The most common words with a similar meaning to Inky:

dark, dusky, black, ebony, pitch-black, pitch-dark, pitchy, raven, sable, blackish, brunet, muddied, muddled, murky, puddled, sludgy, dingy, filmy, hazy, scummy, unfiltered, opaque, cloudy, muddy, riley, roiled, turbid

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Inky

Words with the opposite meaning of Inky:

white, bright, brilliant, light, pale, palish, clear, crystal clear, crystalline, clarified, filtered, purified, colorless, transparent, uncolored

Word Forms of Inky

Derived words: inkiness (noun), inky (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Inky

Middle English enke, from Anglo-French encre, enke, from Late Latin encaustum, from neuter of Latin encaustus burned in, from Greek enkaustos, verbal of enkaiein to burn in encaustic

First known use: 13th century

Words & Phrases Containing Inky

inky cap

Frequently Asked Questions about Inky

What does "Inky" mean?

"Inky" means a colored usually liquid material for writing and printing. As an a noun and an adjective, it is defined as: a colored usually liquid material for writing and printing. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Inky"?

Other words for "Inky" include dark, dusky, black, ebony, pitch-black, pitch-dark, pitchy and raven. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Inky" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Inky"?

There are 27 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Inky". Common alternatives include dark, dusky, black, ebony, pitch-black, pitch-dark, pitchy, raven, sable and blackish.

What is the opposite of "Inky"?

Antonyms of "Inky" include white, bright, brilliant, light, pale, palish, clear and crystal clear.

Is "Inky" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Inky" can be used as a noun and an adjective, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Inky"?

"Inky" is pronounced /ˈiŋk/.

What is the origin of the word "Inky"?

"Inky" comes from Middle English enke, from Anglo-French encre, enke, from Late Latin encaustum, from neuter of Latin encaustus burned in, from Greek enkaustos, verbal of enkaiein to burn in encaustic. First known use: 13th century.

What is another word for "Inky" meaning "as in dark, dusky"?

When "Inky" (adjective) means as in dark, dusky, synonyms include dark, dusky, black, ebony, pitch-black and pitch-dark. Opposites in this sense include white, bright, brilliant and light.