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Cloudy

/ˈklaʊ̯diː/ · adjective

Meaning

Covered with or characterised by clouds..

Definitions by Sense

  1. Covered with or characterised by clouds.
  2. Not transparent or clear.
  3. Uncertain; unclear.
  4. (computing, informal) Using or relating to cloud computing.
  5. (slang, archaic) shady; sketchy; suspicious
  6. Having cloudlike markings.

Example Sentences

[…] aerogel resembles smoke that has been frozen into place — it's cloudy, translucent and virtually weightless.
a cloudy infrastructure
cloudy marble

Synonyms for cloudy

cloudedovercastsullendullturbidopaqueheavyindistinctnebulousleadenvaporousmurkybrumousfoggynebulosegreyhazythreateningmiasmicmirkymuddy

Antonyms for cloudy

cloudlessnoncloudyuncloudeduncloudyclear

Related Words

cloudlikecloudedbrumousnebulousmistyhazynebulosefoggymurkyvaporousturbidmuddymirkymiasmicmiasmalindistinctleadengrayloweringheavy

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does cloudy mean?

Cloudy means Covered with or characterised by clouds..

What is a synonym for cloudy?

Common synonyms include clouded, overcast, sullen, dull.

What is the opposite of cloudy?

Possible antonyms include cloudless, noncloudy, unclouded, uncloudy.

How do you use cloudy in a sentence?

[…] aerogel resembles smoke that has been frozen into place — it's cloudy, translucent and virtually weightless.

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