DRIZZLE Synonyms: 30 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈdri-zəl

Definition of drizzle

as in rainfall

a light or fine rain the intermittent drizzle was just heavy enough to spoil all of our outdoor activities

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Recent Examples of drizzle

Noun

Finish with a generous drizzle of sauce, and serve immediately. — Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 26 June 2026 The Kid From Akron's Cookie, a chocolate chip cookie with vanilla ice cream and caramel drizzle, a recipe from James' chef. — Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026

Verb

Season to taste; drizzle with half of remaining vinaigrette. — Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 8 June 2026 Top with the remaining mint and drizzle with a little additional olive oil. — Kate Williams, AJC.com, 8 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for drizzle

Recent Examples of Synonyms for drizzle

Noun

Always check after rainfall for standing water and remove it immediately wherever possible to prevent mosquitoes.

— The Spruce, The Spruce, 2 July 2026
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to flash flooding.

— NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 2 July 2026

Definition of rainfall

Verb

The appeal is largely practical, since powders travel well in a bag, don’t leave hands greasy and can be dusted on without disturbing whatever’s already on your skin.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson July 1, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2026
The key to crispy, golden coconut shrimp is lightly dusting them in cornstarch.

— Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 June 2026

Definition of dust

Noun

The pair recently celebrated their newest little one with their closest family and friends at a baby sprinkle.

— Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
The Chocolate Iced with Patriotic Sprinkles, an Original Glazed doughnut dipped in chocolate icing and sprinkled with patriotic sprinkles.

— Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 1 July 2026

Definition of sprinkle

Verb

Water jets sprayed mist onto the crowd of mourners, who mostly wore black, with temperatures set to reach 36 degrees Celsius (97 degrees Fahrenheit), according to a forecast from the UK’s Met Office.

— Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
On Saturday, volunteers sprayed cooling water on crowds in the summer heat.

— Nasser Karimi, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026

Definition of spray

Noun

Water jets sprayed mist onto the crowd of mourners, who mostly wore black, with temperatures set to reach 36 degrees Celsius (97 degrees Fahrenheit), according to a forecast from the UK’s Met Office.

— Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
Similar to aromatherapy, this relief comes in the form of a mist or spray that mimics a mother’s natural pheromones to offer a sense of safety and protection.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 2 July 2026