Synonyms for

Cloudy

Verb / ˈklaʊdi: / Another word for cloudy — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

having many clouds in the sky; overcast

Synonyms & similar words

murky nebulous turbid clear nebulose mirky muddy overcast grey dull dreary gloomy murky hazy misty foggy smoggy stormy bleak dim shadowy nebulous clouded obscured oppressive doom-laden threatening

Synonyms by register

Formal

overcast nebulous obscure

Informal

gloomy dreary murky

Literary

leaden somber hazy

Antonyms

clear sunny bright fair unclouded radiant

Common collocations

  • cloudy sky
  • cloudy day
  • cloudy weather
  • cloudy with a chance of rain
  • cloudy outlook
  • cloudy period
  • cloudy with a chance

Word family

noun cloud
adjective cloudy
adverb cloudily

Usage note

Often used to describe weather, but can also refer to a lack of clarity or understanding. 'Cloudy' implies a moderate amount of clouds, while 'overcast' suggests complete coverage.

Example sentences

  1. The weather is cloudy today.
  2. It's hard to see anything in a cloudy sky.
  3. The forecast said it would be cloudy all day.
  4. I prefer sunny days to cloudy ones.
  5. The view from the mountain was obscured by the cloudy weather.

Quotes

  • "Behind every cloud is another cloud." - Judy Garland
  • "Just living is not enough... one must have sunshine, freedom, and a little flower." - Hans Christian Andersen
  • "The sky is an infinite movie to me. I never get tired of looking at what's happening up there." - K. D. Lang

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