cloud over
Third Person
clouds over
Present Participle
clouding over
Past Tense
clouded over
Past Participle
clouded over
1
(of a person's facial expression or mood) to suddenly become unhappy, worried, or troubled
- Her face clouded over when she received the unexpected news of her friend's accident.
- The joyous atmosphere at the party quickly changed as his expression clouded over with concern.
- He was laughing and joking, but his mood suddenly clouded over when he received a disappointing phone call.
- The teacher's face clouded over when she noticed that her students hadn't completed the assigned homework.
- As he recounted the traumatic experience, his expression clouded over with sadness and fear.
2
(of the sky or a particular area) to become covered or obscured by clouds, resulting in a decrease in visibility
- As the day progressed, the sky started to cloud over, casting a grayish hue across the landscape.
- We had planned a picnic, but unfortunately, the weather quickly changed, and the sky clouded over.
- The sunny morning suddenly turned gloomy as dark clouds rolled in and clouded over the sky.
- The beach outing was cut short when the sky began to cloud over, indicating an approaching storm.
- We were hoping for a clear view of the sunset, but the sky started to cloud over, obscuring the vibrant colors.