cloudy

Everyday

1. With many clouds in the sky, so the sun is hidden. tree →
2. Not clear; murky: "cloudy water". tree →
3. Not clear in the mind: "cloudy memories". tree →

In the lessons

In weather lessons, cloudy days are cooler in the day and often warmer at night than clear days; forecasts say "cloudy", "partly cloudy" or "overcast". In science, cloudy water may contain dirt or germs and should not be drunk. Phrases: cloudy sky, partly cloudy, cloudy day, cloudy water.

Examples

• It is cloudy today, so take a jacket. tree →
• The forecast says partly cloudy. tree →
• The pond water looked cloudy. tree →
• Don't drink cloudy water from a stream. tree →
• It was too cloudy to see the stars. tree →
• Lemonade can be cloudy or clear. tree →
• Tomorrow will be cloudier than today. tree →
• It was late in the autumn, with rainy and cloudy weather. tree →

Note

Comparatives: cloudier, cloudiest (y changes to i). Myth: you cannot get sunburnt on a cloudy day — false; UV rays pass through clouds, so wear sun cream. "Overcast" means the whole sky is covered with cloud.