adj

inky

IHNG-kee

Inky (adj) means As dark or black as ink. Example: “The sky turned inky black just before the storm hit.”

adj

As dark or black as ink.

"The sky turned inky black just before the storm hit."

Stained or covered with ink.

"His inky fingers gave away that he'd been writing all morning."

How to use inky

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishVery dark, like ink — or literally smudged with ink.

Common pairings

inky black inky darkness inky fingers

inkier comparative, Inkies plural, inkiest superlative

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The sky turned _____ black just before the storm hit.

From Inq(uisitor) + -y, as a term of endearment.

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What does “inky” mean?

The word “inky” means as dark or black as ink. In plain terms, very dark, like ink — or literally smudged with ink.

How do you pronounce “inky”?

“Inky” is pronounced IHNG-kee (/ˈɪŋki/ in IPA).

How do you use “inky” in a sentence?

Here is “inky” used in a sentence: “The sky turned inky black just before the storm hit.”

What is the opposite of “inky”?

The opposite of “inky” — its antonyms — are bright, clear and whitened.

What part of speech is “inky”?

“Inky” is an adjective.

How many meanings does “inky” have?

“Inky” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: as dark or black as ink.

top open light happy clear certain beautiful simple