Cloudiest: meaning, definitions and examples

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cloudiest

 

[ klaʊdiəst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

weather condition

The term 'cloudiest' refers to the state of being the most covered or filled with clouds in the sky. This description is often used in meteorology to characterize a period or day that experiences the highest amount of cloud coverage compared to others. Cloudy days can impact weather patterns, temperature, and even mood. Additionally, the term can be used figuratively to describe a situation that is unclear or uncertain.

Synonyms

gloomy, murky, overcast

Examples of usage

  • Today is the cloudiest day we've had this month.
  • The forecast predicts that tomorrow will be even cloudier.
  • This region is known for its cloudiest weather during winter.

Translations

Translations of the word "cloudiest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais nublado

🇮🇳 सबसे बादल वाला

🇩🇪 am wolkigsten

🇮🇩 paling mendung

🇺🇦 найхмуріший

🇵🇱 najbardziej pochmurny

🇯🇵 最も曇った

🇫🇷 le plus nuageux

🇪🇸 el más nublado

🇹🇷 en bulutlu

🇰🇷 가장 흐린

🇸🇦 الأكثر غيومًا

🇨🇿 nejvíce oblačný

🇸🇰 najoblačnejší

🇨🇳 最阴云密布的

🇸🇮 najbolj oblačno

🇮🇸 mólgnasta

🇰🇿 ең бұлтты

🇬🇪 მრავალბნელი

🇦🇿 ən buludlu

🇲🇽 el más nublado

Word origin

The word 'cloudy' originates from the Old English 'clud', which meant 'hill' or 'clod', referring to the way clouds appear as they rise above the earth. By the 14th century, the adjective 'cloudy' began to describe the atmospheric phenomenon where clouds obscure sunlight. The comparative 'cloudier' and superlative 'cloudiest' form came about as English language evolved, allowing for comparative descriptions of the physical environment. Over time, this term has found its way into literature and everyday conversation, often being used to evoke emotional responses relating to weather phenomena. Its use has grown in modern contexts with the advancement of meteorological studies, impacting both casual and scientific discussions regarding weather patterns and climate.