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cloudy

[klou-dee] / ˈklaʊ di /
ADJECTIVE
hazy; darkened
Synonyms
STRONGEST
dark dense dim dismal dull foggy gloomy misty muddy murky opaque overcast
WEAK
blurred confused dusky emulsified heavy indefinite indistinct leaden lowering mucky mushy nebulous nontranslucent nontransparent not clear nubilous obscure somber sullen sunless vaporous
Antonyms
STRONGEST
bright brilliant cheerful clear distinct encouraging good happy hopeful intelligent light lucid luminous smart sparkling sunny vivacious
WEAK
cloudless

Example Sentences

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Modified taurine is nontoxic but creates a slightly cloudy appearance.

From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2026

The strength and amount of direct sunshine available is always changing with sunnier longer days giving a greater warming potential than cloudy dull ones.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

Laser systems are also less effective in cloudy weather, and can also be a risk for other aircraft in the area.

From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026

The weather report is for cloudy sky on Friday and sunny on Saturday with temperatures in the 70s.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

I jumped to my feet, letting my sewing drop to the floor in a cloudy white heap.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan

Vocabulary lists containing cloudy

Florida's B.E.S.T. Common Suffixes: -y

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