clouded Meaning & Definition
What Does Clouded Mean?
As an adjective, clouded means Filled with clouds; cloudy. It can also mean Unclear; surrounded in mystery. As a verb, it means simple past and past participle of cloud. As a verb, it means To become foggy or gloomy, or obscured from sight.
Word Facts for Clouded
| Part of speech | adjective, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈklaʊdɪd// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | overcast, troubled and confused |
| Comparative / superlative | more clouded, most clouded |
Clouded Definition (Adjective)
- Filled with clouds; cloudy.
- Unclear; surrounded in mystery.
- Dim or blurry.
the clouded eyes of the sick man
- Variegated with spots.
a clouded cane
Clouded as a Verb
- simple past and past participle of cloud
Verb
- To become foggy or gloomy, or obscured from sight.
The glass clouds when you breathe on it.
- To overspread or hide with a cloud or clouds.
The sky is clouded.
- To make obscure.
All this talk about human rights is clouding the real issue.
- To make less acute or perceptive.
The tears began to well up and cloud my vision.
- To make gloomy or sullen.
- To blacken; to sully; to stain; to tarnish (reputation or character).
- To mark with, or darken in, veins or sports; to variegate with colors.
to cloud yarn
- To become marked, darkened or variegated in this way.
Adjective
- Filled with clouds.
- Made dim or blurry.
the clouded eyes of the sick man
Synonyms of Clouded
Clouded synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Clouded
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Clouded in a Sentence
the clouded eyes of the sick man
a clouded cane
The glass clouds when you breathe on it.
The sky is clouded.
All this talk about human rights is clouding the real issue.
The tears began to well up and cloud my vision.
to cloud yarn
Word Forms & Grammar
clouded (comparative more clouded, superlative most clouded)
clouded
Words That Rhyme With Clouded
Origin of Clouded
From cloud + -ed.[1]
How to Pronounce Clouded
You say clouded as //ˈklaʊdɪd//. It has 1 syllable.
Common Questions About Clouded
Is clouded an adjective or a verb?
Clouded is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for clouded?
You can replace clouded with words such as overcast, troubled and confused. See the full list of clouded synonyms and antonyms.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of clouded?
The comparative form is more clouded and the superlative form is most clouded.