Cloudy

/ˈklaʊdi/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Covered with or characterized by clouds; overcast.

It was a cloudy day, perfect for staying indoors with a good book.

Having a grayish or dull appearance; not clear.

The water in the lake looked cloudy after the rainstorm.

Not clear or bright; lacking clarity, understanding, or certainty.

Her memories of that event were cloudy, making it hard to recall the details.

Middle English, from the word 'cloud', of Germanic origin.

under a cloudy sky

In a situation where it's uncertain or gloomy.

cloudy judgment

Thinking that is unclear or influenced by emotions.

cloud

A visible mass of condensed water vapor floating in the atmosphere.

overcast

Sky covered completely with clouds.

Feeling down or sad.

I've been feeling a bit cloudy since the breakup.

Confused or not seeing things clearly.

After that last exam, my brain feels cloudy.