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.
Antonyms:
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.