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cloudy Synonyms

Another word for cloudy

Choosing another word for cloudy depends on context, so the 20 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
overcast
clouded
Strong
gloomy
dull
gray
leaden
somber

• adjective (Context 2)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
murky
turbid
muddy
clouded
Strong
milky
opaque
foggy
hazy

• adjective (Context 3)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
hazy
foggy
vague
fuzzy
unclear
Strong
indistinct
murky
nebulous
muddy
dim

Opposites of cloudy

The opposite of cloudy shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

cloudless
clear
transparent
sunny
unclouded
distinct
limpid
vivid
See all opposites of cloudy

• Nearby Words

cloudlessness
cloudlike
cloudscape
cloudy
clout
clove
clover

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Cloudy. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/cloudy
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