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cloudy

US /ˈklaʊdi/

adjective Core · B1 Đời sống hằng ngày

Definition

lacking definite form or limits; - H.T.Moore

Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.

Examples

Tomorrow will be cloudy with a chance of light rain.

Word Family

NounNoun
cloud cloudiness
VerbVerb
AdjectiveAdj
cloudy gốc
AdverbAdv
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Synonyms

  • overcastthe state of the sky when it is covered by clouds
  • gloomydepressingly dark
  • hazyfilled or abounding with fog or mist

Collocations

  • Easy cool and cloudy afternoon autumn weather
    to cool and cloudy afternoon autumn weather, meaning to make cool or cooler
  • Medium opaque cloudy liquid sample requires laboratory testing
    describing opaque cloudy liquid sample requires laboratory testing (not transmitting or reflecting light or radiant energy; impenetrable to sight)
  • Hard objective judgment clouded by emotional bias
    describing objective judgment clouded by emotional bias (the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable))
  • Very Hard murky cloudy geopolitical outlook filled with uncertainty
    describing murky cloudy geopolitical outlook filled with uncertainty ((of liquids) clouded as with sediment)

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