Roily (Adjective)
Meaning
(of a liquid) agitated vigorously; in a state of turbulence; "the river's roiling current"; "turbulent rapids".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The ocean's surface was roily after the storm, making it difficult to navigate the boat.
- She dipped her hand into the water, watching the oil droplets disperse in the roily aquarium.
- A kayaker was knocked off course by the roily water on the river.
- In the aftermath of the dam's collapse, the downstream water was roily and treacherous.
- On hot days like this, the typically calm lake becomes a sight to behold with its roily surface.