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cloudy

cloudy

Meaning of cloudy

full of clouds

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British English/ˈklaʊdi/
American English/ˈklaʊdi/
Russian transcription[ˈoblət͡ɕnɨj]
cloudy
cloudy - облачный
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cloudy with Russian translation

cloudy usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Прогноз обещает облачную погоду с вероятностью дождя.

The forecast says cloudy skies with a chance of rain.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

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
beginначинаться
endзаканчиваться
temperatureтемпература

cloudy synonyms

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What's the difference between cloudy / overcast / foggy / misty / dull

🇬🇧English
cloudy

Basic neutral term meaning the sky is covered by clouds; does not specify how low the clouds are or whether it will rain.

A1Very Often

It's cloudy today, so the sun is hidden.

Сегодня облачно, солнце скрыто за облаками.

🇬🇧English

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.

По прогнозу днем будет пасмурно (небо полностью затянуто).

🇬🇧English

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.

Сегодня утром был туман, едва было видно дорогу.

🇬🇧English

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

A1Often

The valley was misty at dawn.

Долина была окутана лёгким туманом на рассвете.

🇬🇧English

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.

Пасмурное, серое утро сделало краски блеклыми.

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How to pronounce cloudy and what this word means

cloudy translation: облачный. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce cloudy

/ˈklaʊdi/

cloudy translation

облачный

cloudy examples

The forecast says cloudy skies with a chance of rain.

cloudy transcription

/ˈklaʊdi/, /ˈklaʊdi/

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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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