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Definition of cloudy

cloudy

/ˈklaʊ.di/
cloud · y
Adverb:cloudily
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cloudy Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Covered with or characterized by clouds in the sky; overcast.

Example

"The forecast calls for a cool, cloudy afternoon with a slight chance of rain."

2

Not transparent or clear, especially of a liquid or glass containing suspended particles.

Example

"The tap water looked slightly cloudy at first, but it cleared up after a few seconds."

3

Uncertain, indistinct, or confused in thought, memory, or expression.

Example

"His memories of that childhood summer remained somewhat cloudy after so many decades."

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• Rhymes for cloudy

• Nearby Words

cloudlessness
cloudlike
cloudscape
cloudy
clout
clove
clover

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English 'cludig', originally meaning 'rocky' or 'hilly' from 'clud' (rock or mass); the sense shifted in Middle English as 'cloud' came to refer to cumuliform masses of vapor resembling rock formations.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cloudy. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cloudy
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