Cirrus: meaning, definitions and examples

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cirrus

[ ˈsɪrəs ]

Noun

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cloud formation

Cirrus clouds are thin, wispy clouds typically found at high altitudes. They are often wispy and have a feathery appearance. Cirrus clouds are usually a sign of fair weather, but can also indicate that a change in the weather is coming.

Synonyms

feathery clouds, wispy clouds.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
cirrus	Technical reports or formal writing when clarity and exactness are important. A detailed map showed the distribution of cirrus clouds over the region. Cirrus formations were analyzed in the recent weather study.
wispy clouds	Casual conversation or informal descriptions, to evoke a visual image of thin and light clouds. Today the sky is filled with wispy clouds, almost like cotton candy. Wispy clouds often signal a change in the weather.
feathery clouds	Creative writing, poetry, or when describing clouds in a more artistic or descriptive way. The sky was adorned with feathery clouds, like strokes of an artist's brush. Feathery clouds drifted lazily across the blue expanse.

Word

Description / Examples

cirrus

Technical reports or formal writing when clarity and exactness are important.

A detailed map showed the distribution of cirrus clouds over the region.
Cirrus formations were analyzed in the recent weather study.

wispy clouds

Casual conversation or informal descriptions, to evoke a visual image of thin and light clouds.

Today the sky is filled with wispy clouds, almost like cotton candy.
Wispy clouds often signal a change in the weather.

feathery clouds

Creative writing, poetry, or when describing clouds in a more artistic or descriptive way.

The sky was adorned with feathery clouds, like strokes of an artist's brush.
Feathery clouds drifted lazily across the blue expanse.

Examples of usage

The sky was filled with cirrus clouds, indicating that it would be a sunny day.
As the cirrus clouds began to thicken, we knew a storm was on the way.

Translations

Translations of the word "cirrus" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cirro

🇮🇳 सिरस बादल

🇩🇪 Cirruswolke

🇮🇩 awan sirus

🇺🇦 перисті хмари

🇵🇱 cirrus

🇯🇵 巻雲 (けんうん)

🇫🇷 cirrus

🇪🇸 cirro

🇹🇷 sirüs

🇰🇷 권운

🇸🇦 سحب السمحاق

🇨🇿 cirrus

🇸🇰 cirrus

🇨🇳 卷云 (juǎn yún)

🇸🇮 cirrus

🇮🇸 klóblika

🇰🇿 шашыран бұлт

🇬🇪 ცირუსი

🇦🇿 sirus

🇲🇽 cirro

Etymology

The word 'cirrus' originates from the Latin word meaning a lock of hair or curl. It was first used in the meteorological context in the early 19th century to describe these high-altitude, wispy clouds. Cirrus clouds are an important indicator of atmospheric conditions and have been studied for centuries by meteorologists.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,464, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.

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