English · Nature & Environment
cloudy
/ˈklaʊdi/
[/ˈklaʊdi/]
covered with clouds
Beginneradjective
Definition
Having many clouds in the sky, so there is little sunshine. It can also describe a liquid that is not clear.
Example
It was cloudy all afternoon but did not rain.
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.