DRIZZLY Synonyms: 12 Similar and Opposite Words

drizzly

adjective

Definition of drizzly

as in drizzling

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Recent Examples of drizzly 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 For the kind of traveler who gravitates toward local food scenes, independent businesses and unhurried experiences, a drizzly Seattle day is actually a gift. — Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 23 Apr. 2026 Boston is in for more cool temperatures and periods of drizzly weather incoming in the upcoming week, according to National Weather Service forecasts. — Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 26 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for drizzly

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Ciudad Perdida, Colombia Hidden deep within the misty peaks of Colombia’s Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, the ancient city of Teyuna—better known as Ciudad Perdida—is one of South America’s most extraordinary archaeological sites.

— Carla Vianna, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Apr. 2026
With the mild temps, southeastern Wisconsin is experiencing some light, misty rain and foggy conditions.

— Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 25 Nov. 2025

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Best Time to Visit Bellevue’s location in the heart of the Pacific Northwest means that its weather is generally temperate, with mild, rainy springs and warm, sunny summers.

— Sara Harowitz, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026
Similar to how double-coated animals like wolves and bobcats shed water with their fur, the fringe, when attached to shoes, pants, and tunics, could help keep wearers dry during rainy treks.

— Faran Krentcil, InStyle, 1 July 2026

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