cloudy — meaning, examples & etymology [English]

cloudy (/ˈklaʊdi/)

adjective  ·  Beginner  ·  Nature & Environment

🔊 /ˈklaʊdi/

Meaning

Meaning: covered with clouds

Having many clouds in the sky, so there is little sunshine. It can also describe a liquid that is not clear.

Examples

🗣 It was cloudy all afternoon but did not rain.

Etymology

From ‘cloud’ (Old English ‘clūd’, rock, hill) plus ‘-y’.

How & Where It’s Used

Common in weather talk; also describes unclear water or thinking.

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Tags: weather, sky

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