SHOWERY Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

showery

adjective

Definition of showery

as in rainy

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Adjective

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

Definition of rainy

Adjective

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

Definition of misty

Adjective

Coastal flooding and beach erosion are the two greatest concerns from the storm for our area, but gusty winds and bands of rain are also likely for inland communities through Sunday late afternoon.

— Gregory Padgett, CBS News, 26 Sep. 2026
Winds may not be quite as strong near Sacramento in the evening as the Delta breeze counteracts some of the north winds — a peculiar setup — but could still be gusty in sudden bursts.

— Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of gusty

Adjective

The blustery conditions, combined with king tides in the area -- the highest high tides of the year -- have prompted coastal flood alerts through Tuesday from Miami to North Carolina's Outer Banks.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026
Wednesday won't be as blustery, but there is still a dangerous high risk of rip currents along our Atlantic beaches.

— Lissette Gonzalez, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of blustery

Adjective

While the weather was overcast—and the puffer coats and bomber jackets were in moody neutral hues—the day was about to get a whole lot brighter.

— Eden Stuart, Allure, 19 Oct. 2026
Venture over to enjoy your coffee and tea on misty, overcast mornings, or gather around at sunset to unwind.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of overcast

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