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cloudy
adjective \ˈklau̇-dē\
: having many clouds in the sky : covered with clouds
: not clean or clear
cloud·i·ercloud·i·est
Full Definition of CLOUDY
1
: of, relating to, or resembling cloud <cloudy smoke>
2
: darkened by gloom or anxiety <a cloudy mood>
3
a : overcast with clouds <cloudy weather> b : having a cloudy sky <a cloudy day>
4
: obscure in meaning <cloudy issues>; also : uncertain as to fact or outcome <a cloudy future>
5
: dimmed or dulled as if by clouds <a cloudy mirror>
6
: uneven in color or texture
7
: having visible material in suspension : murky <a cloudy liquid>
— cloud·i·ly \ˈklau̇-də-lē\ adverb
— cloud·i·ness \ˈklau̇-dē-nəs\ noun
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First Known Use of CLOUDY
14th century
Related to CLOUDY
- Antonyms
- clear, crystal clear, crystalline
CLOUDY Defined for Kids
cloudy
adjective \ˈklau̇-dē\
cloud·i·ercloud·i·est
Definition of CLOUDY for Kids
1
: covered over by clouds <a cloudy sky>
2
: not clear <a cloudy liquid>
— cloud·i·ness noun
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