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cloudily

 

[ ˈklaʊdɪli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

weather forecast

In a way that is full of clouds or covered with clouds.

Synonyms

gloomily, overcastly

Examples of usage

  • The sky was cloudily overcast throughout the day.
  • The weather report predicted that it would be cloudily with a chance of rain.
Context #2 | Adverb

descriptive

In a vague or unclear manner, like a cloudy or confused state.

Synonyms

unclearly, vaguely

Examples of usage

  • The instructions were written cloudily, making it difficult to follow them.
  • Her thoughts were cloudily wandering, unable to focus on one thing.

Translations

Translations of the word "cloudily" in other languages:

🇵🇹 nubladamente

🇮🇳 बादलों से ढका हुआ

🇩🇪 wolkig

🇮🇩 berawan

🇺🇦 хмарно

🇵🇱 pochmurnie

🇯🇵 曇った

🇫🇷 nuageusement

🇪🇸 nubladamente

🇹🇷 bulutlu bir şekilde

🇰🇷 흐리게

🇸🇦 بغيم

🇨🇿 zamračeně

🇸🇰 zamračene

🇨🇳 多云地

🇸🇮 oblačno

🇮🇸 skýjað

🇰🇿 бұлтты

🇬🇪 ღრუბლიანი

🇦🇿 buludlu

🇲🇽 nubladamente

Word origin

The word 'cloudily' is derived from the noun 'cloud' combined with the suffix '-ly' to form an adverb. The concept of clouds as a meteorological phenomenon has been used to describe both the weather conditions and a state of confusion or vagueness since ancient times. The usage of 'cloudily' has evolved to convey both literal and metaphorical meanings in English language.

See also: cloud, cloudburst, cloudiness, clouding, cloudless, cloudy, unclouded.