Turbid

Pronunciation: /ˈtɜrbɪd/

Definitions of turbid

adjective Turbid is an adjective that describes something that is cloudy, opaque, or muddy in appearance, typically due to stirred-up sediment or other particles in a liquid.

Example Sentences

A1 The water in the river looked turbid after the heavy rain.

A2 The turbid liquid in the container was difficult to see through.

B1 The turbid atmosphere made it hard to see the mountains in the distance.

B2 The turbid water in the pond was a result of pollution from nearby factories.

C1 The turbid conditions of the lake were a concern for environmentalists.

C2 The turbid state of the river was a result of sediment runoff from construction sites.

Examples of turbid in a Sentence

formal The turbid water in the river was caused by heavy rainfall washing sediment into the water.

informal I wouldn't swim in that river, the water looks turbid and dirty.

slang The water in the pond is so turbid, it's gross!

figurative His thoughts were turbid, clouded by conflicting emotions.

Grammatical Forms of turbid

• past tense: turbided
• plural: turbids
• comparative: more turbid
• superlative: most turbid
• present tense: turbid
• future tense: will be turbid
• perfect tense: has been turbid
• continuous tense: is being turbid
• singular: turbid
• positive degree: turbid
• infinitive: to be turbid
• gerund: turbiding
• participle: turbid

Origin and Evolution of turbid

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'turbid' originated from the Latin word 'turbidus' which means muddy or confused.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'turbid' has retained its original meaning of being cloudy or muddy, but it has also come to be used metaphorically to describe situations or emotions that are unclear or confused.