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cloudburst Antonyms
Opposite of cloudburst
Pinning down the opposite of cloudburst requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear noun definition and ranked by contrast strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A sudden, violent rainstorm that falls rapidly over a localized area for a short period of time.
Usage Example
"The hikers sought shelter under a rocky overhang when a sudden drizzle drenched the mountain trail."
Strong
drizzle
sprinkle
drought
Similar words to cloudburst
Words similar to cloudburst shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
downpour
deluge
torrent
rainstorm
squall
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Cloudburst. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/cloudburst