Finesentence logo

Cloudy: meaning, definitions and examples

☁️
Add to dictionary

cloudy

 

[ ˈklaʊdi ]

Adjective / Adverb / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

weather

covered with or characterized by clouds; overcast

Synonyms

dull, gloomy, overcast, overcast

Examples of usage

  • The sky was cloudy, and we expected rain.
  • I prefer sunny days to cloudy ones.
  • The forecast predicts a cloudy afternoon.
  • The weather is expected to be cloudy all day.
  • The view from the top of the mountain was obstructed by the cloudy sky.
Context #2 | Adverb

weather

in a way that is covered with or characterized by clouds

Synonyms

darkly, gloomily, overcastly

Examples of usage

  • The day started off cloudy but cleared up later.
  • She looked up at the sky, which was still cloudy.
  • We walked through the park under the cloudy sky.
  • The stars were hidden behind the cloudy night sky.
  • He gazed out the window at the cloudy horizon.
Context #3 | Noun

weather

a mass of condensed water vapor floating in the sky, typically high above the ground.

Synonyms

cumulus, nimbus, stratus

Examples of usage

  • The plane flew through the fluffy clouds.
  • The children enjoyed watching the shapes of the clouds.
  • Dark clouds gathered on the horizon.
  • The sky was filled with puffy white clouds.
  • Rain was on the way, as the clouds grew darker.

Translations

Translations of the word "cloudy" in other languages:

🇵🇹 nublado

🇮🇳 बादलों से घिरा हुआ

🇩🇪 bewölkt

🇮🇩 berawan

🇺🇦 хмарно

🇵🇱 pochmurny

🇯🇵 曇り

🇫🇷 nuageux

🇪🇸 nublado

🇹🇷 bulutlu

🇰🇷 흐림

🇸🇦 غائم

🇨🇿 zamračený

🇸🇰 zamračený

🇨🇳 多云

🇸🇮 oblačno

🇮🇸 skýjað

🇰🇿 бұлтты

🇬🇪 ღრუბლიანი

🇦🇿 buludlu

🇲🇽 nublado

Word origin

The word 'cloudy' has its origins in the Old English word 'cludig', which meant 'covered with clouds'. Over time, the word evolved to its current form, with the same meaning of being overcast or covered with clouds. The concept of clouds has been a part of human observation of the sky for centuries, with different cultures attributing various meanings to them. In meteorology, clouds play a crucial role in determining weather patterns and climate conditions.

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

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,743, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.