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Cloudy

UK //ˈklaʊdi// US //ˈklaʊdi// Pronunciation

Definition

Having many clouds in the sky, typically blocking sunlight.

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In simple words: When the sky is covered with clouds.

Examples

• The weather today is quite cloudy and gloomy.
• It looks like it will be a cloudy afternoon with possible rain.
• On cloudy days, I prefer to stay indoors with a good book.
• The forecast predicts a mostly cloudy sky later this week.
• She took a picture of the cloudy sunset, which looked beautiful.

Usage notes

Used to describe weather conditions when there are many clouds. Appropriate in both casual and formal contexts.

Grammar pattern

standalone adjective

Memory hint

Imagine looking up at a gray sky filled with fluffy clouds, blocking the sun.

Collocations

• cloudy sky
• cloudy weather
• partly cloudy
• cloudy day

Synonyms

• overcast
• grey
• hazy
• dull

Common mistakes

• Using 'cloudy' to describe foggy weather, which is different.
• Confusing 'cloudy' with 'overcast', which can have a slightly different meaning depending on context.