Clouded
ˈklaʊdɪd
Definitions
2 meaningsTo make something unclear or less visible; to darken or obscure.
ˈklaʊdɪd
To make something obscure or unclear
Her vision was clouded by tears.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're trying to see the cake through a window, but someone sprayed some foggy stuff on it. 'Clouded' means something is making it harder to see or understand.
👶 For kids: When something makes it hard to see or understand, like when a window gets foggy.
More Examples
The scandal clouded the company's reputation.
The memories of the past were clouded by time.
How It's Used
"His judgment was clouded by his emotions."
"The sky was clouded over with storm clouds."
Covered or obscured by clouds; darkened or unclear.
ˈklaʊdɪd
Covered or obscured by clouds
The afternoon sky was heavily clouded.
💡 Simply: When the sky is full of fluffy white things that make it harder to see the sun, it's clouded!
👶 For kids: When the sky is full of clouds and you can't see the sun as well.
More Examples
She had a clouded expression on her face.
His clouded judgment led to many mistakes.
How It's Used
"The clouded sky suggested rain was imminent."
"Her clouded mind couldn't recall his name."
From Middle English *clouded*, past participle of *clouden* ("to cloud"), from Old English *clud* ("mass of rock or earth").
The word 'clouded' has been used in literature and everyday language for centuries to describe both literal and figurative obscuring.
Memory tip
Think of a foggy window blocking your view; the meaning is the same.