Meaning & Definition of word "Clouded"
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Clouded
/ˈklaʊ.dɪd/
verb:
- 1. Past tense of cloud; to cover or obscure something.
- Example: The events of that day clouded his memory of the previous week.
- 2. To make unclear; to confuse or muddle.
- Example: The new evidence clouded the investigation further.
adjective:
- 1. Obscured or made less clear, often used to describe a state of mind or an atmosphere.
- Example: Her judgment was clouded by her emotions.
- 2. Covered or filled with clouds; not clear or bright.
- Example: The clouded sky indicated that a storm was approaching.
- 3. Not transparent; opaque.
- Example: The clouded glass prevented anyone from seeing inside.
Etymology
Derived from the word 'cloud', originating from Old English 'clud', meaning 'a mass of rock'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
clouded judgment:
Judgment that is unclear or biased.
clouded issues:
Topics or matters that are complicated or not straightforward.
clouded vision:
A metaphor for unclear perception or understanding.
Related Words
cloud:
A visible mass of condensed water vapor floating in the atmosphere.
murky:
Not clear or dark in color, often used metaphorically.
Slang Meanings of clouded
Meaning: To be distracted or unable to focus.
Example Sentence: After that argument, my mind was totally clouded.
Meaning: To feel overwhelmed or confused.
Example Sentence: I was clouded with all the stress from work.