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cloudy

облачный

Meaning of cloudy

full of clouds

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EN-UK/ˈklaʊdi/
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cloudy with Russian translation

cloudy usage examples

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Прогноз обещает облачную погоду с вероятностью дождя.

The forecast says cloudy skies with a chance of rain.

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Сегодня облачный вечер, поэтому мы, возможно, не увидим звёзды.

It's cloudy today, so we might not see the stars tonight.

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cloudy belongs to the topic "Types of Weather". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

cloudyоблачный
seasons of the yearвремена года
springвесна
winterзима
longпродолжительный
endзаканчиваться
temperatureтемпература

cloudy synonyms

Related words worth learning together

overcast
Implies the sky is completely covered with clouds (often thick), giving a uniformly gray or darker appearance.
foggy
Refers to low-lying condensation (fog) that reduces visibility near the ground; not the same as cloud cover high in the sky.
misty
Light fog (mist) that slightly reduces visibility and creates a soft, atmospheric look; less dense than fog.
dull
Can mean lacking brightness or interest; regarding weather, it suggests gray, flat light and lack of contrast rather than specific cloud types.
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🇬🇧en

Implies the sky is completely covered with clouds (often thick), giving a uniformly gray or darker appearance.

A1Often

The forecast says it will be overcast all afternoon.

🇬🇧en

Refers to low-lying condensation (fog) that reduces visibility near the ground; not the same as cloud cover high in the sky.

A1Very Often

It was foggy this morning; I could hardly see the road.

🇬🇧en

Light fog (mist) that slightly reduces visibility and creates a soft, atmospheric look; less dense than fog.

A1Often

The valley was misty at dawn.

🇬🇧en

Can mean lacking brightness or interest; regarding weather, it suggests gray, flat light and lack of contrast rather than specific cloud types.

A2Very Often

A dull, overcast morning made the colors look washed out.

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cloudy meaning: what does it mean?

full of clouds

cloudy pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

cloudy is pronounced as /ˈklaʊdi/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

cloudy definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

The forecast says cloudy skies with a chance of rain. Translation: Прогноз обещает облачную погоду с вероятностью дождя.

Is cloudy part of Types of Weather vocabulary?

Yes, cloudy (облачный) can be learned in the Types of Weather topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is cloudy part of Weather and Seasons vocabulary?

Yes, cloudy (облачный) can be learned in the Weather and Seasons topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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