DRIZZLY Synonyms: 12 Similar and Opposite Words

drizzly

adjective

Definition of drizzly

as in drizzling

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Recent Examples of drizzly On a drizzly day at Wrigley Field, 20-year-old rookie Cubs pitcher Kerry Wood fanned 20 batters. — Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2026 What else is going on Southern California can expect a cloudy, drizzly week as a cold system from the Pacific Northwest moves south. — Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026 On a cool, drizzly day in Oakland, California, the film director Boots Riley often seemed less like a person than like a landmark—clockable from a distance. — Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 17 May 2026 On a drizzly summer night, Adams signed and signed. — New York Daily News, 9 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for drizzly

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At Emporio Armani, models walked the runway in gossamer-thin tanks and misty trousers that toed the line between lavender and blue.

— Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 22 June 2026
Base yourself in Cerro Verde or Lago de Coatepeque for crater views and misty mornings above the clouds, then climb Santa Ana Volcano.

— Angelika Pokovba, Travel + Leisure, 26 May 2026

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Nothing will keep you from sleeping or distract you from studying like itchy bug bites or the constant sneezing and drippy nose of seasonal allergies.

— Dr. Jill Grimes, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026
Sophie is a wet cardigan of a protagonist—drippy, colorless and so devoid of personality that most of her exchanges with her best friend concern an actual lost cardigan.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of drippy

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There are waterproof Sorel boots for rainy-day exploring, classic Adidas sneakers for casual outfits, and plenty of polished options, from slingback flats and ballet flats to easy slip-on loafers.

— Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 22 Oct. 2026
Clippers fans also deserve more than having their parking picked up until an hour before game time, on one rainy workday, on late notice.

— Mirjam Swanson, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026

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