1. darkness or gloom
Usage: archaic; poetic

1. dark or gloomy
Usage: archaic; poetic

Examples

• The mirk of the forest made it difficult to see the path.
• Through the mirk and mist, a faint light appeared.
• The mirk night concealed the travelers from view.
• In the mirk depths of the cave, strange sounds echoed.
• The mirk waters of the pond reflected no light.
• Ancient tales speak of creatures dwelling in the mirk.