Cloudy
/ˈklaʊdi/
Definitions
2 meaningsCovered or filled with clouds.
/ˈklaʊdi/
Covered with clouds; overcast.
It's a cloudy day today.
💡 Simply: Cloudy means the sky is covered with clouds, like a fluffy blanket overhead. You might need an umbrella if it's cloudy!
👶 For kids: The sky is covered with clouds.
More Examples
The cloudy skies made the landscape seem dark and mysterious.
How It's Used
"The sky was cloudy, and rain seemed imminent."
Lacking clarity or distinctness; confused or unclear.
/ˈklaʊdi/
Not clear or transparent; obscured.
His thinking was cloudy after the accident.
💡 Simply: Cloudy can also mean something is unclear or foggy, like a cloudy memory. You can't remember things perfectly; it's all a bit fuzzy.
👶 For kids: Not clear or easy to see.
More Examples
The cloudy water made it difficult to see the fish.
How It's Used
"He had a cloudy memory of the event."
From Middle English *cloudi, from Old English clūdig, from clūd "cloud".
The word 'cloudy' has been used to describe weather conditions since Old English times.
Memory tip
Imagine a cloud covering the sky – that's cloudy!
Word Origin
"Having or resembling clouds"