Rainy: meaning, definitions and examples

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rainy

 

[ หˆreษชni ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

weather

Characterized by or marked by rainfall. Receiving, resembling, or abounding in rain.

Synonyms

damp, drizzly, moist, showery, wet

Examples of usage

  • It's a rainy day today.
  • She loves walking in the rainy weather.
  • The rainy season has arrived.
  • The forecast predicts a rainy week ahead.
  • We need to prepare for the rainy weather.
Context #2 | Adjective

mood

Sad or gloomy; associated with feelings of sadness or depression.

Synonyms

depressed, dismal, gloomy, melancholic, sad

Examples of usage

  • She was feeling a bit rainy after the news.
  • His rainy expression hinted at his inner turmoil.
  • Don't let a rainy mood cloud your day.

Translations

Translations of the word "rainy" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น chuvoso

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคฐเคธเคพเคคเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช regnerisch

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ hujan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะพั‰ะพะฒะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ deszczowy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้›จใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pluvieux

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ lluvioso

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yaฤŸmurlu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋น„ ์˜ค๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู…ุทุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ deลกtivรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ daลพdivรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅคš้›จ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ deลพeven

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ rigningarsamt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐาฃะฑั‹ั€ะปั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฌแƒ•แƒ˜แƒ›แƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yaฤŸmurlu

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ lluvioso

Etymology

The word 'rainy' is derived from the Old English word 'regnig,' which is related to the Middle High German word 'regnec.' The concept of rain has been central to human existence since ancient times, with rain playing a vital role in agriculture, ecosystems, and weather patterns. The association of rain with emotions like sadness or gloominess has also influenced the use of 'rainy' to describe moods or feelings.

See also: rain, raincoat, rainfall, rainforest, rainproof, rainstorm.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,565 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.