Cloudier: meaning, definitions and examples

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cloudier

 

[ ˈklaʊd.i.ɚ ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

weather condition

Cloudier is a comparative form of the adjective 'cloudy,' which describes an abundance of clouds in the sky. It indicates that the sky is more covered with clouds than usual or compared to another time. This term is often used in weather forecasts to predict overcast conditions. A sky that is cloudier typically suggests that there may be less sunlight and possibly increased chances of precipitation.

Synonyms

dim, gloomy, murky, overcast

Examples of usage

  • The forecast says it will be cloudier tomorrow.
  • It looks cloudier than it did this morning.
  • Yesterday was sunny, but today is much cloudier.
  • The sky is getting cloudier as the day progresses.

Translations

Translations of the word "cloudier" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais nublado

🇮🇳 बादल वाला

🇩🇪 bewölkter

🇮🇩 lebih mendung

🇺🇦 більш хмарний

🇵🇱 bardziej pochmurny

🇯🇵 より曇りがち

🇫🇷 plus nuageux

🇪🇸 más nublado

🇹🇷 daha bulutlu

🇰🇷 더 흐림

🇸🇦 أكثر غيمًا

🇨🇿 více zataženo

🇸🇰 viac zamračené

🇨🇳 更阴云密布

🇸🇮 bolj oblačno

🇮🇸 skýjaðari

🇰🇿 одақтыланған

🇬🇪 მეტად ღრუბლიანი

🇦🇿 daha buludlu

🇲🇽 más nublado

Word origin

The word 'cloudy' comes from the Old English 'clud,' which originally meant a hill or a mass of rock, reflecting the idea of something that is high and can obscure visibility. Over time, the meaning evolved to describe the sky when it is covered with clouds. The suffix '-ier' is added to form the comparative, indicating a greater degree of the quality described. The usage of 'cloudy' in English dates back to the 12th century, with references in literature and weather almanacs. As people began to observe the effects of different weather conditions on agriculture and daily life, the word became a vital part of meteorological vocabulary. The comparative form 'cloudier' developed naturally in the context of comparing weather reports and descriptions, reflecting the grammar and linguistic evolution in the English language.