Drizzly: meaning, definitions and examples

This word is used to describe light rain that is more consistent and often over longer periods. It suggests a gentle, continuous rain.

• The weather was drizzly all morning, making everything damp but not too wet.
• I love the quiet moments of a drizzly day, perfect for reading a book indoors.

This word is quite similar to 'drizzly' but may be used more to describe an even finer mist-like rain. It conveys a light, damp atmosphere.

• It was a mizzly afternoon, with a fine mist settling over the hills.
• The mizzly weather gave the village a mysterious, enchanting feel.

Use 'showery' when talking about intermittent rain that comes in bursts rather than a continuous downpour. It's often used to describe weather with rain that starts and stops repeatedly.

• The showery weather kept everyone guessing whether to stay indoors or go outside.
• It was a showery day, with short periods of rain followed by clear skies.

The term 'rainy' is general and can refer to any amount or type of rain. It doesn't specify the intensity and can be used to describe days or periods with frequent rain.

• They decided to cancel the picnic because of the rainy forecast.
• Rainy days always make me feel like staying in and watching movies.