Pronunciation

/kəʊldi/

Definitions

Adjective

• Meaning: Having patches or areas of clouds, indicating the presence of moisture or inclement weather.
• Cloudy weather refers to skies that are not clear, with visible cloud cover.

Noun (informal)

• Usage: Referring to a person’s appearance or demeanor being obscured or unclear, often metaphorically.
• Example: “He had a cloudy expression on his face, suggesting he was deep in thought.”

Phrases

• “A cloudy sky” denotes an overcast day.
• “The view was obscured by a layer of cloudy fog.”
• “Her mood was cloudy, making it hard to read her emotions.”

Example Sentences

• Adjective: “The morning was cloudy with a light drizzle.”
• Noun: “After the storm, the sky cleared up, leaving behind a mostly cloudy afternoon.”
• “His mood was so cloudy that no one dared to approach him.”

Synonyms (adjective)

• Overcast
• Hazy
• Murky
• Unclear
• Opaque

Synonyms (noun, informal)

• Indecipherable
• Elusive
• Mysterious
• Complicated
• Enigmatic