Synonyms for cloudy
ˈklaʊ dicloudy

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1. cloudy

   That is obscure which the eye or the mind can not clearly discern or see through, whether because of its own want of transparency, its depth or intricacy, or because of mere defect of light. That which is complicated is likely to be obscure, but that may be obscure which is not at all complicated and scarcely complex, as a muddy pool. In that which is abstruse (Latin abs, from, and trudo, push) as if removed from the usual course of thought or out of the way of apprehension or discovery, the thought is remote, hidden; in that which is obscure there may be nothing to hide; it is hard to see to the bottom of the profound, because of its depth, but the most shallow turbidness is obscure. Compare COMPLEX; DARK; DIFFICULT; MYSTERIOUS.

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   Synonyms:
   abstruse, ambiguous, complex, complicated, dark, darksome, deep, dense, difficult, dim, doubtful, dusky, enigmatical, hidden, incomprehensible, indistinct, intricate, involved, muddy, mysterious, obscure, profound, turbid, unintelligible

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1. cloudy, nebulose, nebulousadjective

   lacking definite form or limits

   "gropes among cloudy issues toward a feeble conclusion"- H.T.Moore; "nebulous distinction between pride and conceit"

   Synonyms:
   nebulous, nebular, muddy, mirky, unfixed, nebulose, murky, turbid

   Antonyms:
   distinct, unclouded, serene, clear, fair, cloudless

2. cloudyadjective

   full of or covered with clouds

   "cloudy skies"

   Synonyms:
   turbid, muddy, mirky, murky, nebulous, nebulose

   Antonyms:
   cloudless, distinct, clear, unclouded, fair, serene

3. cloudy, muddy, mirky, murky, turbidadjective

   (of liquids) clouded as with sediment

   "a cloudy liquid"; "muddy coffee"; "murky waters"

   Synonyms:
   dingy, miry, waterlogged, nebulose, mucky, soggy, sloughy, sloppy, nebulous, murky, marshy, dirty, muddied, swampy, squashy, quaggy, muddy, boggy, mirky, turbid

   Antonyms:
   unclouded, distinct, clear, serene, fair, cloudless

Matched Categories

1. • Meteorology

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1. cloudyadjective

   Synonyms:
   clouded, murky, lowering, lurid, overcast

2. cloudyadjective

   Synonyms:
   obscure, dark, dim, not clear

3. cloudyadjective

   Synonyms:
   gloomy, dismal, not cheerful

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1. cloudyadjective

   Synonyms:
   overcast, lowering, murky, overclouded, obscure, sullen, nebulous, hazy, dim, tarnished, indistinct, blurred, variegated, mottled

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1. List of paraphrases for "cloudy":

   overcast, <, cloud, disorder, veil

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1. Edward Lee:

   We're seeing a good stabilization, a short-term reprieve, but looking forward I think it's still a bit cloudy.

2. Ralph Waldo Emerson:

   I see her not dispirited, not weak, but well, remembering that she has seen dark times before, indeed with a kind of instinct that she sees a little better in a cloudy day.

3. Ian Shepherd:

   Cloudy conditions and strong westerly winds associated with an active monsoon tend to suppress sea breezes over the islands, reducing the likelihood of Hector forming regularly, an active monsoon also generates regular showers and thunderstorms which move rapidly across the islands from west to east in the relatively cool maritime airstream.

4. Erik Pevernagie:

   As anonymity and indifference can evaporate the spirit of complicity between people, just a bit of a chat can bring some shining light in a cloudy climate. ( "Un brin de causette svp" ) .

5. Mycle Schneider:

   Four-and-a-half years after the events started unfolding at Fukushima Daiichi, the Japanese government, the nuclear utilities and the NRA have not succeeded in overcoming complete planning insecurity for investors. The outlook for restarts is as cloudy as ever.