Murky and Plain

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Murky adjective - Having an often intentionally veiled or uncertain meaning.

Usage example: a murky reply to a question about his intentions

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Plain is an antonym for murky in gloomy topic.

Nearby Words: murk, murkily

Plain adjective - Not subject to misinterpretation or more than one interpretation.

Usage example: let me make my meaning plain

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Murky is an antonym for plain.

Nearby Words: plainly, plainness, plaint

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