overcast Synonyms
Another word for overcast
• adjective (Context 1)
Marked by a covering of gray clouds; dull and lacking bright sunlight (of the sky or weather).
"We decided to bring umbrellas because the morning sky looked chilly and cloudy."
• noun (Context 2)
A widespread layer of clouds covering all or most of the sky.
"The pilot ascended steadily until the aircraft broke through the thick cloudiness into bright sunshine."
• verb (Context 3)
To cover or darken with clouds or shadow; to make gloomy or dejected.
"Heavy storm clouds soon began to cloud the horizon, signaling the end of our afternoon picnic."
• verb (Context 4)
To sew over the raw edge of a piece of fabric with long, loose stitches to prevent it from fraying.
"The tailor carefully oversew the interior seams of the linen jacket so the threads would not unravel."
Opposites of overcast
The opposite of overcast shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: