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rainy
[ rey-nee ]
/ ˈreɪ ni /
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adjective, rain·i·er, rain·i·est.
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rain·i·ly, adverbrain·i·ness, nounun·rain·y, adjectiveWords nearby rainy
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British Dictionary definitions for rainy
rainy
/ (ˈreɪnɪ) /
adjective rainier or rainiest
characterized by a large rainfalla rainy climate
wet or showery; bearing rain
Derived forms of rainy
rainily, adverbraininess, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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