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Overcast: meaning, definitions and examples

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overcast

 

[ ˈəʊvəkɑːst ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

weather

covered with clouds; dull and gloomy

Synonyms

cloudy, dull, gloomy

Examples of usage

  • The sky was overcast with dark clouds.
  • It's going to be an overcast day with chances of rain.
  • The overcast weather made me feel a bit down.
  • The overcast sky blocked the sunlight.
  • We decided to stay indoors due to the overcast conditions.
Context #2 | Verb

film industry

to transfer film or video to a digital format

Synonyms

convert, digitize, transfer

Examples of usage

  • The production company needed to overcast the old footage.
  • The process of overcasting the film was time-consuming.
  • He learned how to overcast the videos for online distribution.

Translations

Translations of the word "overcast" in other languages:

🇵🇹 nublado

🇮🇳 बादल छाए हुए

🇩🇪 bedeckt

🇮🇩 berawan

🇺🇦 похмурий

🇵🇱 pochmurny

🇯🇵 曇り

🇫🇷 couvert

🇪🇸 nublado

🇹🇷 bulutlu

🇰🇷 흐린

🇸🇦 ملبد بالغيوم

🇨🇿 zamračený

🇸🇰 zamračený

🇨🇳 阴天

🇸🇮 oblačno

🇮🇸 skýjað

🇰🇿 бұлтты

🇬🇪 ღრუბლიანი

🇦🇿 buludlu

🇲🇽 nublado

Etymology

The term 'overcast' originated from the combination of 'over' and 'cast', where 'cast' means to cover with something. The word has been used since the 16th century to describe cloudy and dull weather conditions. In the film industry, 'overcast' began to be used in the late 20th century with the transition from analog to digital formats.

See also: over, overage, overly.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,363, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.