Cloudily: meaning, definitions and examples

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cloudily

[ ˈklaʊdɪli ]

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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.

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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.