cloudy
Americanadjective
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full of or overcast by clouds.
a cloudy sky.
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having little or no sunshine.
a cloudy but rainless day.
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having cloudlike markings.
cloudy marble.
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not clear or transparent; murky.
He could not see through the cloudy liquid.
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darkened by gloom, trouble, etc.
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under suspicion, disgrace, etc..
a gambler with a cloudy reputation.
adjective
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covered with cloud or clouds
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of or like a cloud or clouds
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streaked or mottled like a cloud
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opaque or muddy
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obscure or unclear
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troubled by gloom or depression
his face had a cloudy expression
Other Word Forms
- cloudily adverb
- cloudiness noun
- uncloudy adjective
Etymology
Origin of cloudy
First recorded before 900; Middle English cloudi, Old English clūdig “rocky, hilly”; cloud, -y 1
Example Sentences
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The publicly-owned utility thanked those affected for their patience and added any issues with cloudy water will clear within 24 to 48 hours.
From BBC
On Sunday the weather will remain cloudy with some intermittent light rain possible for everyone.
From BBC
As well as becoming much colder generally in time for Christmas it will probably be quite cloudy with showers developing over the North Sea and affecting eastern areas.
From BBC
This is why aerogels often appear cloudy and are sometimes referred to as "frozen smoke."
From Science Daily
Both Saturday and Sunday are expected to be windy and cloudy, with outbreaks of rain during the day and night.
From BBC
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