cloudy

cloud-y · adjective

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Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    (of the sky or weather) Covered with clouds; overcast.

  2. 2.

    Not clear or transparent; murky.

  3. 3.

    Unclear in meaning or expression; confused.

  4. 4.

    Showing signs of gloom or trouble.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    cloudy with a chance of — forecast predicting possible weather
  • •
    cloudy skies — overcast conditions
  • •
    cloudy judgment — impaired thinking

Related words

Antonyms: bright, clear, sunny, transparent
See also: clear, cloud, clouds, overcast
Synonyms: gray, hazy, murky, overcast, unclear

Etymology

From "cloud" plus "-y" (adjective suffix), from Old English "clud." The suffix creates an adjective meaning "having the quality of" clouds.