Overcast - translation, pronunciation and examples
overcast
completely cloudy
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When to use overcast
Пасмурный полдень сделал воздух прохладным.
Небо было пасмурным весь день, поэтому солнца не было.
overcast usage examples
Пасмурный полдень сделал воздух прохладным.
An overcast afternoon kept the temperature cool.
Небо было пасмурным весь день, поэтому солнца не было.
The sky was overcast all day, so there was no sunshine.
Similar words
Neutral weather term meaning sky covered by clouds so sun is hidden.
Common neutral term for sky with clouds; can imply partial or full cloud cover.
Emphasizes lack of sunshine rather than cloud type; can suggest prolonged absence of sun.
Implies dull, dark weather often with a slightly negative or melancholic tone; also used for mood.
Emphasizes dullness and monotony; often conveys boredom or sadness as well as bad weather.
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What's the difference between overcast / cloudy / sunless / gloomy / dreary / gray
Neutral weather term meaning sky covered by clouds so sun is hidden.
It was overcast all day, so we stayed indoors.
Весь день было пасмурно, поэтому мы остались дома.
Common neutral term for sky with clouds; can imply partial or full cloud cover.
The forecast says it will be cloudy in the afternoon.
Прогноз обещает облачно днём.
Emphasizes lack of sunshine rather than cloud type; can suggest prolonged absence of sun.
They remembered the long sunless months of winter.
Они вспоминали долгие безсолнечные месяцы зимы.
Implies dull, dark weather often with a slightly negative or melancholic tone; also used for mood.
A gloomy sky matched her quiet mood.
Пасмурное небо соответствовало её тихому настроению.
Emphasizes dullness and monotony; often conveys boredom or sadness as well as bad weather.
It was a dreary, rainy morning with no relief.
Было унылое дождливое утро без облегчения.
Focuses on the gray color of the sky or light; broader than just cloud cover.
A gray sky hung over the city all week.
Серое небо висело над городом всю неделю.
Suggests darkness combined with poor visibility; often has a slightly dirty or ominous connotation.
The harbor looked murky in the late afternoon light.
Гавань выглядела мрачной/мутной в сумеречном свете.
The room felt dim because of the overcast sky outside.
Комната казалась тусклой из-за пасмурного неба на улице.
Specifically means filled with fog — low visibility due to condensed water droplets.
The coast was foggy this morning, so the ferry was delayed.
Утром было туманно у побережья, поэтому паром задержали.
The valley was misty at dawn.
Утром долина была в тумане/мороси.
Indicates reduced clarity of air or light — could be from haze, humidity, or pollution.
A hazy afternoon made the mountains look distant.
Дымка днём заставляла горы казаться далекими.
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How to pronounce overcast and what this word means
overcast translation: пасмурный. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce overcast
/ˈəʊvəkɑːst/
overcast translation
пасмурный
overcast examples
An overcast afternoon kept the temperature cool.
overcast transcription
/ˈəʊvəkɑːst/, /ˈoʊvərkæst/
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Questions about this word
overcast meaning: what does it mean?
completely cloudy
overcast pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
overcast is pronounced as /ˈəʊvəkɑːst/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
overcast definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
An overcast afternoon kept the temperature cool. Translation: Пасмурный полдень сделал воздух прохладным.
Is overcast part of Types of Weather vocabulary?
Yes, overcast (пасмурный) can be learned in the Types of Weather topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is overcast part of Weather and Seasons vocabulary?
Yes, overcast (пасмурный) 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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