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cloudier Meaning & Definition

ˈklau̇-dē

What Does Cloudier Mean?

As an adjective, cloudier means of, relating to, or resembling cloud. It is also used to mean darkened by gloom or anxiety.

Cloudier: Key Facts

Part of speech	adjective
Pronunciation	/ˈklau̇-dē/
Syllables	2
Synonyms	muddy, riley and roiled
Antonyms	clear, crystal clear and crystalline
Adverb	cloudily

Cloudier Definition (Adjective)

of, relating to, or resembling cloud
cloudy smoke
darkened by gloom or anxiety
a cloudy mood
overcast with clouds
cloudy weather
having a cloudy sky
a cloudy day
obscure in meaning
cloudy issues
uncertain as to fact or outcome
a cloudy future
dimmed or dulled as if by clouds
a cloudy mirror
uneven in color or texture
having visible material in suspension : murky
a cloudy liquid

Cloudier in a Sentence

a cloudy infrastructure

cloudy smoke

a cloudy mood

cloudy weather

a cloudy day

cloudy issues

a cloudy future

a cloudy mirror

a cloudy liquid

the water coming out of the faucet was unusually cloudy

the skies grew cloudy and we headed home

the room grew cloudy with smoke from the fire

after his third failed marriage, he seemed destined to live the rest of his life in a permanently cloudy mood

Word Forms & Grammar

cloud·i·er

cloud·i·est

cloud·i·ly adverb

cloud·i·ness noun

cloudier

cloudiest

cloudily

cloudiness

cloudinesses

cloudy

Words That Rhyme With Cloudier

rowdier

First Known Use

14th century

How to Pronounce Cloudier

The standard pronunciation of cloudier is /ˈklau̇-dē/, spoken in 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (klau̇).

Frequently Asked Questions About Cloudier

What part of speech is cloudier?

Cloudier is an adjective.

What is another word for cloudier?

Words with a similar meaning to cloudier include muddy, riley and roiled. See the full list of cloudier synonyms and antonyms.

What is the opposite of cloudier?

The opposite of cloudier can be expressed with words like clear, crystal clear, crystalline and clarified.