cloudy - Definition & Meaning | Lingo Dictionary

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having many clouds up in the skyhaving many clouds up in the sky

Examples

I carried an umbrella with me because the weather looked cloudy.
I couldn't see any stars because it was too cloudy at night.
The cloudy sky created a dramatic backdrop for the sunset.

Synonyms

dull overcast murky clouded gloomy sunless gray leaden cloud-covered cloudy

Antonyms

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Comparative

cloudier

Superlative

cloudiest

1

having many clouds up in the sky

I carried an umbrella with me because the weather looked cloudy.
I couldn't see any stars because it was too cloudy at night.
The cloudy sky created a dramatic backdrop for the sunset.
The weather forecast predicted a cloudy morning followed by clearing in the afternoon.
We decided to postpone our outdoor plans due to the cloudy weather.

Synonyms:

dull overcast murky clouded gloomy sunless gray leaden cloud-covered

Antonyms:

2

difficult to understand, often due to ambiguity

The instructions were cloudy, making it hard to follow.
His explanation was so cloudy that no one knew what he meant.
The answer seemed cloudy, leaving more questions than solutions.
The report had cloudy details, which caused confusion.
The situation grew cloudy as new information emerged.

Synonyms:

ill-defined tenebrous slippery unclear nebulous foggy undefined ambiguous indistinct muddy uncertain squishy vague opaque equivocal imprecise unspecific inexact indefinite nebulose

3

(of liquids) having a murky appearance due to suspended particles

The cloudy water in the reservoir indicated that it needed to be treated before use.
After sitting for a while, the cloudy apple cider began to settle, revealing some sediment at the bottom.
The bartender served the cocktail, which had a cloudy appearance due to the fresh fruit puree mixed in.
She poured the cloudy broth into a bowl, appreciating the rich aroma that filled the kitchen.
The water was too cloudy to see the bottom of the lake.

Synonyms:

turbid muddy murky mirky

4

(of a color) blended with white, giving it a softer, misty appearance

She chose cloudy blues and greens to give the room a gentle, serene vibe.
The painting featured cloudy reds that created a sense of warmth and calm.
He mixed cloudy yellows into the background for a subtle, pastel effect.
The cloudy pinks in the sky looked almost like cotton candy at sunset.
Her artwork used cloudy purples to convey a dreamlike atmosphere.

5

(of eyes) misted with tears

She stared at him, her eyes cloudy with unshed tears.
His voice cracked as he looked into her cloudy eyes, filled with sorrow.
Her cloudy eyes reflected the pain she couldn’t express in words.
As he spoke, her cloudy eyes seemed to plead for understanding.
The news left her with cloudy eyes, unable to stop the tears from falling.

Synonyms:

tearful misty watery moist teary

6

overshadowed by feelings of sadness or anxiety

Her cloudy expression showed the weight of the bad news.
His cloudy mood reflected the stress of the upcoming exam.
The atmosphere in the room was cloudy, filled with unspoken tension.
Her cloudy expression revealed the anxiety she was trying to hide.
The cloudy look on his face suggested he was deep in thought.