cloudy
Cloudy describes weather when the sky is covered with clouds, making it difficult to see the sun. It can also refer to liquids that are not clear or transparent, like juice with pulp.
Examples
3 of 5It is a cloudy day today, so I will take an umbrella just in case.
Today the sky is full of clouds, so I will bring an umbrella.
The meteorological report indicates that the region will remain cloudy for the duration of the week.
The weather report says it will stay overcast for the whole week.
It's super cloudy out; let's stay inside and play video games.
The sky is very grey; let's stay indoors.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of the 'Y' in 'cloudy' as a little funnel bringing rain down from a 'cloud'.
Quick Quiz
The sky is very ____ today, so we cannot see the sun.
Correct!
The correct answer is: cloudy
Examples
It is a cloudy day today, so I will take an umbrella just in case.
everydayToday the sky is full of clouds, so I will bring an umbrella.
The meteorological report indicates that the region will remain cloudy for the duration of the week.
formalThe weather report says it will stay overcast for the whole week.
It's super cloudy out; let's stay inside and play video games.
informalThe sky is very grey; let's stay indoors.
The experiment failed because the solution became cloudy after the chemical reaction.
academicThe liquid lost its transparency after the chemicals were mixed.
Due to the cloudy weather forecast, we have moved the outdoor meeting to the conference room.
businessBecause the weather looks bad, we are meeting inside.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
cloudy with a chance of...
a common way to start a weather prediction
cloudy vision
not being able to see clearly
cloudy memory
not remembering something clearly
Often Confused With
'Cloudy' describes weather or liquids, while 'clouded' often refers to someone's judgment or a mind that is confused.
'Cloudy' happens high in the sky, whereas 'foggy' refers to clouds that are touching the ground.
Usage Notes
Use 'cloudy' for general weather descriptions. If the entire sky is grey and no sun is visible at all, 'overcast' is a more precise alternative.
Common Mistakes
Learners often use the noun 'cloud' as an adjective. Incorrect: 'It is very cloud today.' Correct: 'It is very cloudy today.'
Memory Tip
Think of the 'Y' in 'cloudy' as a little funnel bringing rain down from a 'cloud'.
Word Origin
From the Old English word 'clūd', which originally meant a mass of rock or a hill, later used to describe heavy rain-clouds because they looked like mountains in the sky.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
Talking about cloudy weather is a staple of British small talk, often used to bridge gaps in conversation.
Quick Quiz
The sky is very ____ today, so we cannot see the sun.
Correct!
The correct answer is: cloudy
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