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cloudy
01
having many clouds up in the sky
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
qualitative
Superlative
cloudiest
Comparative
cloudier
gradable
Examples
I carried an umbrella with me because the weather looked cloudy.
02
difficult to understand, often due to ambiguity
Examples
The instructions were cloudy, making it hard to follow.
Examples
The cloudy water in the reservoir indicated that it needed to be treated before use.
04
(of a color) blended with white, giving it a softer, misty appearance
Examples
She chose cloudy blues and greens to give the room a gentle, serene vibe.
Examples
She stared at him, her eyes cloudy with unshed tears.
06
(of the eyes) not clear or transparent because of a pale, blurred, or milky appearance
Examples
A cloudy eye can be a sign of infection or cataracts.
07
overshadowed by feelings of sadness or anxiety
Examples
Her cloudy expression showed the weight of the bad news.
Lexical Tree
cloudiness
cloudy
cloud
