cloudier; cloudiest
Synonyms of cloudynext
1
: of, relating to, or resembling cloud
cloudy smoke
2
: darkened by gloom or anxiety
a cloudy mood
3
a
: overcast with clouds
cloudy weather
b
: having a cloudy sky
a cloudy day
4
: obscure in meaning
cloudy issues
also : uncertain as to fact or outcome
a cloudy future
5
: dimmed or dulled as if by clouds
a cloudy mirror
6
: uneven in color or texture
7
: having visible material in suspension : murky
a cloudy liquid

Examples of cloudy in a Sentence

Tomorrow will be cloudy and cold. the water coming out of the faucet was unusually cloudy
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Outdoor light is much brighter than indoor light and may strengthen circadian rhythms, even on cloudy days. Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 25 June 2026 During the evening hours, skies will be partly cloudy with temperatures having a low around 77 degrees. Garfield Hylton, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 June 2026 Dransfield suspects these fluffy, wispy worlds are probably white or blue, depending on whether the skies there are cloudy — not shades of cotton-candy pink. Marcia Dunn, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2026 Excess contaminants can contribute to cloudy water and irritation of the eyes and skin. Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for cloudy

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of cloudy was in the 14th century

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“Cloudy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cloudy. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

Kids Definition

cloudier; cloudiest
1
: darkened by gloom or anxiety
a cloudy mood
2
: covered over by clouds
a cloudy sky
3
: dimmed or dulled as if by clouds
a cloudy mirror
4
: uneven in color or texture
5
: having visible material in suspension
the water from the faucet was cloudy

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