rainy
adjective
characterized by rain.
rainiest
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superlativeof rainy.superlative
The form of an adjective or adverb indicating the greatest degree of a quality.
Example Sentences
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The decades of Genghis’s rise, the author tells us, were Central Asia’s rainiest in 2,000 years.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026
Local officials say this has been the rainiest February in the history of Juiz de Fora, with the current rainfall in the region already more than double the amount expected for the month.
From BBC ● Feb. 24, 2026
This, alongside the park’s porous landscape and additional retention ponds, enable it to capture 23 million gallons of stormwater during Bangkok’s rainiest months.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2025
During the darkest and rainiest part of the year, it’s tempting to get comfortable on your couch and avoid leaving the house at all.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 15, 2023
Sometimes, on spring days, there will be the brightest, warmest sun and the darkest, rainiest clouds sharing the sky.
From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan
