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cloudy

1 of 1adjective
/ˈklaʊdi/
Forms:cloudier,cloudiest
1

having many clouds up in the sky

A1
  • I carried an umbrella with me because the weather looked cloudy.
  • I couldn't see any stars because it was too cloudy at night.
  • The cloudy sky created a dramatic backdrop for the sunset.
  • The weather forecast predicted a cloudy morning followed by clearing in the afternoon.
  • We decided to postpone our outdoor plans due to the cloudy weather.
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2

difficult to understand, often due to ambiguity

  • The instructions were cloudy, making it hard to follow.
  • His explanation was so cloudy that no one knew what he meant.
  • The answer seemed cloudy, leaving more questions than solutions.
  • The report had cloudy details, which caused confusion.
  • The situation grew cloudy as new information emerged.
3

(of liquids) having a murky appearance due to suspended particles

  • The cloudy water in the reservoir indicated that it needed to be treated before use.
  • After sitting for a while, the cloudy apple cider began to settle, revealing some sediment at the bottom.
  • The bartender served the cocktail, which had a cloudy appearance due to the fresh fruit puree mixed in.
  • She poured the cloudy broth into a bowl, appreciating the rich aroma that filled the kitchen.
  • The water was too cloudy to see the bottom of the lake.
4

(of a color) blended with white, giving it a softer, misty appearance

  • She chose cloudy blues and greens to give the room a gentle, serene vibe.
  • The painting featured cloudy reds that created a sense of warmth and calm.
  • He mixed cloudy yellows into the background for a subtle, pastel effect.
  • The cloudy pinks in the sky looked almost like cotton candy at sunset.
  • Her artwork used cloudy purples to convey a dreamlike atmosphere.
5

(of eyes) misted with tears

  • She stared at him, her eyes cloudy with unshed tears.
  • His voice cracked as he looked into her cloudy eyes, filled with sorrow.
  • Her cloudy eyes reflected the pain she couldn’t express in words.
  • As he spoke, her cloudy eyes seemed to plead for understanding.
  • The news left her with cloudy eyes, unable to stop the tears from falling.
6

overshadowed by feelings of sadness or anxiety

  • Her cloudy expression showed the weight of the bad news.
  • His cloudy mood reflected the stress of the upcoming exam.
  • The atmosphere in the room was cloudy, filled with unspoken tension.
  • Her cloudy expression revealed the anxiety she was trying to hide.
  • The cloudy look on his face suggested he was deep in thought.