cloudy
word
/ˈkɫaʊdi/
/klˈaʊdi/
Definition
When the sky is covered with clouds, not clear or sunny. It can also describe something not transparent, like 'cloudy water.'
Usage & Nuances
'Cloudy' is most often used to talk about weather. It can describe drinks, liquids, or glass that is not clear. Don't use 'cloudy' to mean 'sad'—that would be 'gloomy' or 'depressed.' Common in weather forecasts.
Spanish: nubladoPortuguese (BR): nubladoPortuguese (PT): nubladoChinese (Simplified): 多云的Chinese (Traditional): 多雲的Hindi: बादलीArabic: غائمBengali: মেঘলাRussian: облачноJapanese: くもりVietnamese: nhiều mâyKorean: 흐린Turkish: bulutluUrdu: ابر آلودIndonesian: berawan
Example Sentences
It looks cloudy today.
basic
The water in this glass is cloudy.
basic
Tomorrow will be cloudy with a chance of rain.
basic
It was so cloudy this morning that I almost missed the sunrise.
natural
My head feels kind of cloudy after staying up all night.
natural
It's too cloudy to see the stars tonight.
natural