ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Rainy

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈɹeɪni/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Rainy is an adjective meaning Pouring with rain; wet; showery.

Meaning

Pouring with rain; wet; showery.

Example Sentences

It's a very rainy day, so let's stay indoors.
Due to the rainy weather, we decided not to play in the park.
This is itself a cheerless spot, particularly on a rainy day, when, overshadowed by the great massif of rock that towers in the background, and surrounded by the grey and cheerless quarries, it has a depressing character much in contrast with the green verdure encountered on the northern end of this interesting branch line.

Word Forms

Synonyms for rainy

Depending on context, synonyms include wet, inclement, showery.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include inclement, wet, showery, downpour, raining, rain.

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