Definitions

1. noun

A liquid or gel used for writing, drawing, or printing, typically made from a mixture of dyes or pigments and a solvent.

“She dipped her pen into the ink and began writing a letter.”

2. verb

To mark or color something with ink, often in a hasty or careless manner.

“The child inked his fingers with the permanent marker.”

3. verb

To give a particular quality or tone to something, often by describing it in a certain way.

“The film inked the city’s underbelly with gritty realism.”

4. verb

To cause something to become discolored or stained with ink.

“The spilled ink inked the white shirt.”

5. noun

The characteristic or tone of a particular style or genre of writing or art.

“The novel’s ink was evident in its vivid descriptions of the city.”