Inky/ˈɪŋki/ Definition 1 of 3Pro Tip 1/3Literary Imagery Used in literature to evoke a feeling of darkness and mystery. The detective stepped out into the inky night, the air thick with suspense. Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Tone 'Inky' can imply a gloomy, ominous, or somber mood in the setting. The inky black ocean mirrored her turbulent emotions. Pro Tip 3/3Visual Description Commonly used to describe a deep, intense darkness. Under the inky sky, not a single star was visible.