adjective
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characterized by a large rainfall
a rainy climate
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wet or showery; bearing rain
Other Word Forms
- rainily adverb
- raininess noun
- unrainy adjective
Etymology
Origin of rainy
before 1000; Middle English reyny, Old English rēnig. See rain, -y 1
Example Sentences
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Her measured response to both her Hollywood ascension and a rainy forecast speak to her generally unfussed demeanor.
From Los Angeles Times
County has seen higher-than-normal precipitation this rainy season, with particularly strong storms hitting the region over the Christmas and New Year’s holidays.
From Los Angeles Times
One rainy day 40 years ago, Moylan was headed to a meeting across Ford’s campus and hopped in a company car.
The Los Angeles area has already seen higher-than-normal precipitation this rainy season, which began Oct.
From Los Angeles Times
The Los Angeles area has already seen heavier-than-normal rainfall this rainy season, which began Oct.
From Los Angeles Times
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